UI/UX Designer

FinchAI•McLean, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Finch AI is a fast-growing, fast-paced software development organization; our mission is to build new ways of interacting with information. We do that by leveraging game-changing intellectual property, cloud infrastructure expertise, and a staff that is second to none. Together, we build and support products that address complex, real-time data and analytics needs in the enterprise. Our teams are comprised of successful people that enjoy solving problems, engaging in substantive technical discussions and have passion for their work. We have very high expectations in terms of skill, motivation, self-organization and productivity. We look for people who excel working in groups, virtual and collocated, as well as those who are comfortable with fast paced agile development. Finch AI is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience conducting UX research, analysis, and synthesis (not UI-only)
Strong proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent
Experience collaborating closely with product managers and engineering teams.
Ability to clearly articulate design decisions and research findings to stakeholders.
Active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree in Design,Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7 years of experience with a Master's degree; or 6 years of experience with a Doctorate
Willingness to work onsite full time in McLean, VA.
Must hold an existing ACTIVE TS/SCI with Lifestyle Polygraph (Requires US Citizenship)

Nice To Haves

Portfolio (website, case studies, or work samples) demonstrating UX research methodology, analysis, and UI design quality.
Experience designing for mission-critical or government systems.
Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices.
Experience contributing to or managing design systems.
Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks and design constraints (e.g., component-based development).
Experience supporting data-heavy or analytical user workflows.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct user research activities including interviews, usability testing, and feedback sessions with diverse user groups (e.g., analysts, SMEs, managers, data scientists).
Analyze and synthesize research findings into actionable insights, personas, user journeys, and workflow maps.
Document research findings and recommendations to support stakeholder understanding and buy-in, particularly in government settings.
Apply ethical, secure, and compliant research practices appropriate for classified or sensitive environments.
Lead UX and UI efforts for complex, high-visibility applications.
Define, maintain, and evolve design systems and component libraries in collaboration with engineering teams.
Establish consistent interaction patterns, workflows, and design standards across multiple applications.
Create service blueprints and end-to-end experience maps to align cross-functional teams.
Develop interactive prototypes using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar, to explore concepts and validate user flows.
Produce high-fidelity UI designs that are accessible, usable, and visually consistent.
Ensure designs align with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and applicable government design guidelines.
Document interaction behaviors, design rationale, and micro-copy to support implementation.