UX/UI Designer

Skyward IT Solutions•Rockville, MD

1d•Remote

About The Position

Skyward is a people-centered business dedicated to human advancement through information technology, particularly within the civic tech sector. The company is built on values of integrity, compassion, inquisitiveness, unconventional thinking, and authenticity, fostering a collaborative culture where work integrates seamlessly with life. Skyward is seeking a UX/UI Designer for a temporary 6-month position. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful designer who can simplify complexity, bring structure to fast-moving environments, and complement the existing UX team by adding clarity, consistency, and scalability to the user experience. This role involves designing intuitive and accessible user experiences for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) platforms and digital services for federal clients, thriving in fast-paced settings, and transforming 'scrappy' efforts into 'scalable' solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in UX, Visual Design, HCI, or a related field.
3 years of product-focused UX/UI experience (government or civic tech experience a bonus but not required).
A portfolio that shows off original thinking, human-centered design, and systems-level imagination.
Fluency in Figma, Sketch, or other modern design tools.
Comfort working alongside developers and being curious about the “why” behind technical decisions.
Passion for AI, machine learning, and the evolving relationship between humans and intelligent systems.
Fearlessness. You’re excited to build something that’s never been built before.
Exposure to AI-assisted design tools or strong interest in integrating AI into your workflow.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
A proactive mindset with a bias toward action. You don’t wait to improve things.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting FOIA systems or government case management platforms.
You believe the best digital experiences aren’t just smart. They’re soulful.
Your portfolio.

Responsibilities

Design intuitive, accessible user experiences supporting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) platforms and digital services for federal clients.
Partner closely with an existing UX Designer to bring structure, consistency, and polish to fast-moving design efforts.
Document designs, workflows, and decisions clearly, ensuring developers have everything they need to execute quickly and accurately.
Build, refine, and maintain design systems aligned with modern frontend frameworks like SvelteKit and React.
Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that translate complex workflows into simple, user-friendly experiences.
Leverage AI tools to accelerate design workflows - whether for prototyping, research synthesis, or usability insights.
Improve design-to-development handoffs, reducing bottlenecks and enabling faster delivery cycles.
Iterate quickly based on feedback, balancing speed with thoughtful, scalable design decisions.
Ensure accessibility (Section 508/WCAG) and usability standards are consistently met.
Collaborate across product, engineering, and stakeholders to keep work moving forward with clarity and purpose.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance (fully paid for employees)
15 days of paid leave
7 days of sick leave
2 days bereavement leave
11 paid Federal holidays
Up to 40 hours for jury duty
401K with 4% employer contribution (and no vesting period)
Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave
Company provided laptop
$5,000 per year for professional development
$600 per year for technical supplies and equipment
$2,000 referral bonus
Life and disability insurance
HSA and FSA
Legal Shield and ID Shield
Voluntary Benefits
Opportunity to work in a collaborative, motivated team focused on modernizing government services with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.