UX/UI Designer 3

IDS International•Fort Meade, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

IDS is seeking an experienced UX/UI Designer 3 for ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary, to lead user experience strategy and design efforts supporting complex government and intelligence community programs. The role defines UX vision, mentors design teams, leads user-centered design initiatives, and creates solutions that improve user workflows and mission effectiveness. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Human-Centered Design, experience with data-heavy operational systems, and the ability to guide UX efforts across multiple products and stakeholders. The designer leads and mentors UX designers, establishes UX strategy across a large portfolio, maintains a comprehensive design system, facilitates collaborative design activities, and leads research and design for complex operational challenges. The role advocates for end users, integrates Human-Centered Design into Agile development, collaborates with stakeholders and technical teams, and communicates design recommendations and UX best practices. The position is located in Fort Meade, Maryland.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant UX/UI design experience.
Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
Strong portfolio demonstrating UX/UI design expertise; portfolio submission is required.
Deep expertise in Human-Centered Design principles and methodologies.
Ability to translate user research into actionable design decisions.
Experience working within Agile and/or SAFe development environments.
Mastery of industry-standard design and prototyping tools, including Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
May occasionally need to lift or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, though this may vary by position.

Nice To Haves

NN/g UX Master Certification.
Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) certification.
Experience designing solutions for Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other highly regulated environments.
Experience supporting SETA contracts.
Prior experience leading UX teams and enterprise-level design initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and mentor a team of UX designers, providing design direction and supporting professional growth.
Define and communicate UX strategy and vision across a large portfolio to ensure a consistent, high-quality user experience.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive design system across multiple products.
Facilitate workshops, design sprints, and other design activities to improve collaboration among designers, product managers, and engineers.
Lead user research, create user journey maps, and design wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes for complex operational challenges.
Advocate for end users by understanding and addressing their workflows, pain points, and needs.
Define and refine UX design processes and integrate Human-Centered Design principles into Agile development environments.
Collaborate with stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to develop effective design solutions.
Present design recommendations and communicate UX best practices across the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.