UX/UI Designer 2

IDS International•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

IDS is seeking an experienced UX/UI Designer for ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary, to support the design and delivery of user-centered solutions for complex government and intelligence community systems. The role creates intuitive user experiences, conducts user research, develops wireframes and prototypes, and ensures design consistency across multiple products and platforms. The ideal candidate is passionate about Human-Centered Design and can translate user needs into innovative, mission-focused solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of professional UX/UI design experience.
Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
Strong portfolio demonstrating UX/UI design expertise; portfolio submission required.
Deep expertise in Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles and methodologies.
Demonstrated experience translating user research into actionable design decisions.
Experience designing complex, data-rich systems and workflows.
Experience working within Agile and/or SAFe software development environments.
Strong proficiency with Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Strong focus on usability, accessibility, and user-centered design principles.

Nice To Haves

NN/g UX Master Certification.
Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) certification.
Experience designing solutions for Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other regulated environments.
Previous experience supporting a SETA contract environment.
Experience facilitating design thinking workshops and design sprints.

Responsibilities

Implement UX strategy and vision across a large product portfolio, ensuring a consistent and high-quality user experience.
Maintain and evolve a comprehensive design system to drive consistency, scalability, and efficiency across multiple products.
Support design activities, including stakeholder workshops, design sprints, and collaborative design sessions.
Conduct and support user research to understand user workflows, pain points, and operational requirements.
Create user journey maps, information architecture, wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes.
Advocate for end users and ensure their needs are reflected throughout the design and development process.
Apply Human-Centered Design methodologies within Agile and SAFe development environments.
Collaborate with product managers, developers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.
Present design concepts and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
Contribute to continuous improvement of UX processes, standards, and best practices.
Support usability testing and incorporate findings into design refinements.
Perform other duties as assigned.