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Senior UI/UX Designer

Contact Government Services, LLC Rockville, MD

Rockville, MD

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$120k - $200k/yr Full time Adobe Creative Suite Design Design Lead

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Job Description

Design impact at the pace of real mission work. Contact Government Services, LLC is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to lead research-driven, user-centered design for web pages, application interfaces, and dynamic solutions for a large Federal agency. This onsite role in Rockville, MD supports full-scale UX design planning through design and implementation across multiple sites and applications, with close collaboration across federal teams.

What you’ll do

Lead end-to-end UX design work, including research, blueprinting, and evaluation of existing systems.
Plan, design, and help implement multiple sites and applications across multiple clients simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Run and analyze user research to guide the creation of highly usable web pages, application interfaces, and other dynamic solutions.
Partner with federal practice engineers and federal clients to define, design, and implement innovative, intuitive solutions for federal users and stakeholders.
Produce wireframes, storyboards, and site maps that clearly communicate interaction and design concepts for websites and applications.
Build scalable design resources that support collaboration and the growth of ECS creative services.

What you bring

Bachelor’s Degree.
Public Trust eligibility (must be able to obtain).
Strong UX design experience, with 10+ years combined professional design background (UCD, UI/UX design).
A strong online portfolio demonstrating research-driven decisions for responsive web and mobile applications.
Results-oriented problem solving with high standards for quality, accuracy, attention to detail, and overall excellence.
Expertise in user research methodologies, user-centered design principles and frameworks, and user interface design standards.
Advanced knowledge of user personas, user flows, affinity mapping, and other research tools.
Understanding of the website development life cycle, including discovery, planning, design, requirements, coding, testing, and user testing and evaluation.
Experience evaluating existing systems and processes to identify UX issues and develop UX recommendations.
Experience designing web and mobile applications compliant with 508 and US Web Design System (USWDS) standards.
Ability to prioritize features while balancing user goals and business requirements.
Experience carrying designs from wireframes through delivery of final high-fidelity UI mockups.
Experience creating and maintaining rapid customer feedback loops at critical stages of the design process.
Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively, including ability to mentor or lead junior designers.
Track record delivering both greenfield designs and redesigns of established platforms or products.
Advanced coding knowledge in HTML, CSS, and JS.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe xD, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Technologies

HTML, CSS, JS
Adobe xD, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
US Web Design System (USWDS)

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Ideally, you will also have

Excellent interpersonal and client-focused skills; comfortable interacting with all levels of staff and partners with a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
Experience using Agile methodology to manage projects.
Experience creating and modifying data visualizations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced
Department: Information Technology
Location: Rockville, MD (onsite)
Salary: USD 120,000 - 200,000 per year

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Graphics Design Coordinator 4 (Temporary)

Abt Global Rockville, MD

Rockville, MD

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$30 - $45/hr Contract Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Illustrator After Effects

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Job Description

Abt Global is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. This temporary Graphics Design Coordinator 4 contract role is based in Rockville, MD (onsite) and provides conceptual and graphic design support for information dissemination, outreach campaigns, marketing efforts, proposals, and other design needs.

The expected schedule is 20 hours per week (and may fluctuate) through March 26, 2027. Compensation is an anticipated $30.00 to $45.00 per hour, with offers made based on internal equity and market analysis.

Benefits

Market-competitive salaries
Comprehensive employee benefits
Anticipated hourly rate: $30.00 to $45.00 (may vary by up to ten percent depending on candidate geographic location)
Salary determined by: internal equity and market analysis

Responsibilities

Support a wide range of graphic design and communications assignments for client markets including HUD, CMS, EPA, DOL, and VA
Design and produce communications products such as outreach campaigns, brochures, programs, information sheets, conference materials, infographics, training manuals, website content, reports, and presentations
Review project strategy, goals, and target audiences, then plan creative approaches and execute visual solutions for information dissemination and communications tasks
Collaborate with subject matter experts, communications strategists, and clients to deliver creative products for print and digital media
Use production applications, including generative AI production, to deliver appropriate solutions
Support stakeholder communications using human-centered design principles to improve readability, accessibility, and usability
Assist teams in creating and implementing presentations or training materials for government executives and program managers
Contribute to business development and proposal efforts by creating graphics such as concepts of operations, process diagrams, charts, or other infographics
Support development of customer-facing presentations for marketing purposes

Requirements

Education and experience: High school Diploma + Six years of relevant experience, or Associate's Degree + Four years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 5+ years in graphic design, visual communications, multimedia production, or a related design field for US Government clients
Tools: Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and generative AI production tools including styles, formatting, and professional presentation of communications products
Experience designing visuals for proposals for USG agencies, businesses, academic institutions, or non-profits, including partnership with proposal teams to strategize development
Ability to translate complex ideas into visually compelling solutions, including infographics and data visualization
Demonstrated skills in typography, color schemes, and design elements for balanced compositions across mediums
Demonstrated skills in branding and applying it across different media
Preferred: Experience in multimedia editing and training software including ScreenFlow and Articulate Storyline
Understanding of 508 compliance and accessibility requirements

Technologies: Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, generative AI production tools, ScreenFlow, Articulate Storyline

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5d ago

Art Director

Marstudio Rockville, MD

Rockville, MD

5d ago

Full time Manager Ad Creative Direction Art Direction

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Job Description

Marstudio seeks an experienced Art Director based in Rockville, MD (onsite) to guide a team and manage the visual development of campaigns from early planning through client presentation.

Role Overview

The Art Director will oversee the visual aspects of campaign work, partnering with clients and internal departments to align on project objectives. This position also involves researching current trends and the target demographic to inform design decisions, along with troubleshooting and refinement from concept through final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team of artistic people.
Meet with clients and internal departments to discuss and establish project objectives.
Research current trends and the target demographic.
Design and troubleshoot the visual aspects of a campaign, from the initial planning stages through presentation of the finished campaign to the client.

Required Qualifications

Understanding of graphic design concepts.
Understanding of graphic design software.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Location

Rockville, MD (onsite)

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10d ago

Marketing Coordinator - Brand Design

James G. Davis Construction Corporation Rockville, MD

Rockville, MD

10d ago

$65k - $80k/yr Full time Marketing Adobe Creative Suite Branding

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Job Description

James G. Davis Construction Corporation is seeking a Marketing Coordinator focused on Brand Design to help sustain the DAVIS identity across communications. This onsite role in Rockville, MD combines creative branding work with cross-team collaboration, offering a yearly salary between USD 65,000 and 80,000 and requiring a Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. The coordinator helps maintain a consistent corporate image by shaping graphic, visual, and multimedia elements across all materials.

Responsibilities

Supports on-site photography and video shoots, providing in-house photography coverage
Manages the digital asset management system, emphasizing data entry and asset integrity
Oversees promotional item production from concept through fulfillment
Delivers assigned design projects to completion
Reviews and approves templated jobsite signage packages and sustains vendor relationships
Builds relationships with team members across resource groups and operations
Represents and promotes the DAVIS brand to industry peers and clients
Supports all Marketing Communications workstreams with assigned tasks
Typically works autonomously within established procedures and practices
Completes work with a limited degree of supervision
Can coordinate the work of others but does not hold supervisory status
Is accountable for work within their own role, with outcomes impacting the team and projects
Influences own team and adjacent teams through collaboration
Proposes improvements to processes and practices to boost results and efficiency
Provides informal guidance to teammates with less experience
Recognizes and resolves typical problems that arise in own project or department
Evaluates and selects solutions from established options

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or related field, or equivalent experience
Strong graphic design skills with proven material production experience
Proficiency with standard design software
Exceptional attention to detail with solid proofreading and editing abilities
Creative writing ability to tailor messages to different audiences
Ability to work autonomously within established procedures
Completes work with a limited level of supervision
Capable of coordinating others without holding a supervisory role
Accountable for work within own scope, with impact on team and projects
Influences own team and nearby teams through collaboration
Suggests improvements to practice and process for better results and efficiency
No supervisory responsibilities
Provides informal guidance to less-experienced team members
Identifies and resolves typical problems within own work area
Evaluates and selects solutions from established options

Benefits

100% employer-paid health care plan, including family coverage
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Annual contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA)
Annual incentive bonus
Paid time off and annual holidays
401(k), Roth 401(k), and ESOP options
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Fertility and family-forming assistance
Continuing education opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
On-site fitness center
Parental leave
Company vehicle or auto allowance to support business activities

DAVIS Core Values

Trust
Excellence in Service: Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations
Inclusion: Fostering a culture of respect and belonging for all employees
Integrity: Acting with honesty and accountability
Building Relationships: Leading with partnerships through creativity and hard work

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17d ago

UI / UX Designer Developer, Senior

LCG, Inc. Rockville, MD

Rockville, MD

17d ago

$90k - $140k/yr Full time Accessibility Adobe Creative Suite Ai Design Tools

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Job Description

LCG, Inc. offers a hybrid role in Rockville, MD for a Senior UI/UX Designer Developer to design and implement AI powered interfaces for NIH applications. The position carries a salary range of USD 90,000 to 140,000 per year and requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of experience. This role blends front end development with Generative AI technologies, and you will collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver accessible, intuitive interfaces built with React and related tools.

Benefits

Health insurance options (medical, dental, vision)
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plan contributions
Paid leave and federal holidays
Professional development opportunities
Lifestyle benefits

Overview

LCG is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer Developer to support an NIH client in crafting intuitive, user centered digital experiences for AI powered applications. The role combines modern UI/UX design and front end development with emerging Generative AI technologies, including Azure OpenAI, Large Language Models, and intelligent automation tools. The developer will design and implement user interfaces for AI applications such as chatbots, knowledge retrieval tools, and workflow automation platforms, ensuring a seamless and efficient user experience. You will collaborate with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to translate complex AI capabilities into intuitive, accessible interfaces. The position involves building modern front end applications using React or similar frameworks, designing user journeys, and integrating AI powered backend services into responsive UI experiences. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to AI modernization initiatives at NIH, improving usability, accessibility, and adoption of Generative AI tools across federal programs.

Responsibilities

Design user centered interfaces for AI powered applications with intuitive workflows and smooth interactions
Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high fidelity UI designs for web based applications
Conduct user research, usability testing, and iterate designs based on feedback
Translate complex AI functions into simple, accessible user experiences
Ensure compliance with federal accessibility standards such as Section 508
Collaborate with stakeholders to define user journeys, personas, and interaction models
Build responsive, modern web applications using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
Develop reusable UI components and design systems to support scalable development
Integrate front end with backend AI services via RESTful APIs
Optimize performance, responsiveness, and cross browser compatibility
Work with backend developers to ensure seamless UI integration with AI driven services
Design interfaces for AI tools such as chatbots, knowledge assistants, and automation platforms
Integrate LLM based features like conversational interfaces, summarization, and search
Support UI experiences for Retrieval Augmented Generation workflows and semantic search
Collaborate with AI engineers to improve usability, explainability, and trust in AI outputs
Contribute to enhancing client AI Chat Tool with improved UX and interaction design
Work with product owners, developers, AI engineers, and stakeholders to deliver user focused solutions
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand ups, and retrospectives
Translate business requirements into design and implementation plans
Support rapid prototyping and iterative development of AI enabled experiences
Conduct usability testing and support UAT activities
Develop and maintain UI/UX documentation, design systems, and style guides
Create user guides, training materials, and visual documentation for applications
Support knowledge transfer and training sessions for end users and stakeholders

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in UI/UX design and front end development
Experience designing and developing responsive web applications using React or similar frameworks
Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and UI designs with Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
Experience integrating front end applications with APIs and backend services
Exposure to AI, ML, or Generative AI technologies such as LLMs, chatbots, or automation tools
Strong understanding of user centered design principles and usability best practices
Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience using GitHub for version control and collaborative development

Technologies

React
JavaScript
TypeScript
HTML
CSS
Figma
Adobe XD
Sketch
RESTful APIs
GitHub
Azure OpenAI
Large Language Models (LLMs)

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1mo ago

UI/UX Designer

IvoryCloud Rockville, MD

Rockville, MD

1mo ago Closed

$120k - $145k/yr Full time Angular Collaboration CSS

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 28, 2026).

Job Description

IvoryCloud is seeking a UI/UX Designer to lead human-centered design for a mission-critical federal enterprise system in a hybrid role based in Rockville, MD. This position hands you ownership of the design system and role-tailored interfaces, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and adoption across diverse government user communities. The role offers a competitive salary of USD 120,000 to 145,000 per year, eligibility for the company and Business Development bonus programs, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Salaried position and eligible for participation in company and Business Development bonus programs
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of accountability for the program's user experience, owning the design system, the role-tailored interface portfolio, and the full human-centered design lifecycle from discovery through release.
Lead structured user research across diverse mission user communities, including persona mapping, workflow analysis, friction-point identification, and heuristic audits of current screens.
Engineer dashboards tailored to distinct user communities, each optimized for their workflows, decision points, and authorities.
Apply the Discover-Design-Deliver approach across every sprint, ensuring user research outputs feed backlog prioritization rather than being shelved.
Redesign data-entry workflows to promote accuracy and completeness, supporting data-quality and audit-readiness objectives.
Author and maintain a program-specific design system with a component library, interaction patterns, accessibility annotations, and visual style guidelines in a shared repository.
Embed Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA compliance in wireframes, prototypes, and production designs from concept onward.
Collaborate with Frontend Developers to preserve design intent during implementation, conducting design reviews on every user-facing pull request before merge.
Facilitate iterative usability testing (moderated and unmoderated) within each sprint, with findings guiding the next sprint and backlog refinement.
Lead user acceptance testing with the Government Product Owner prior to production releases to ensure accessibility, usability, and workflow fit.
Partner with the Product Manager and Business Analyst to translate stakeholder requests into validated design problems, balancing vocal feedback with structured research findings.
Maintain a continuous feedback loop with mission users through interviews, usability sessions, analytics review, and helpdesk pattern analysis, linking insights to backlog input.
Develop change management and training artifacts for each release in collaboration with the Training Specialist to reduce adoption friction and support load.
Produce rapid wireframes and clickable prototypes for stakeholder validation before development commitment to reduce rework risk.
Conduct heuristic evaluations and competitive analyses of related enterprise systems to inform decisions and identify cross-system pattern opportunities.
Contribute to program reporting with visuals that communicate user impact, adoption metrics, and accessibility posture to government leadership.
Maintain a UX risk register tracking usability debt, accessibility findings, and stakeholder satisfaction with status visible in shared dashboards.
Ensure adherence to quality and process standards for requirements management and verification, especially for user-facing acceptance criteria.
Represent UI/UX capability in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and working groups; provide design feasibility input to program leadership.
Mentor and develop supporting Frontend Developers, Business Analysts, and visiting design contributors; support recruiting, onboarding, and professional development of the design team.
Research and evaluate emerging UI/UX practices, accessibility tooling, and design system evolutions, recommending pragmatic adoption only when user value or accessibility is improved.
Technologies used include Figma, Adobe XD, HTML, CSS, React, and Angular.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required.
Active Secret clearance required.
Minimum 7 years of UI/UX design experience on enterprise-scale software systems, including at least 4 years supporting U.S. federal customers and 2 years leading design on programs with 10,000+ end users.
Location: National Capital Region, hybrid schedule with regular on-site presence at a client site in Northern Virginia and IvoryCloud headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. Must reside within commuting distance of the NCR and be available to report on-site within three hours of request.
Proven experience leading the Discover-Design-Deliver lifecycle on federal Agile programs, including structured user research, persona mapping, wireframing, rapid prototyping, and iterative usability testing.
Expert proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, or comparable design tools; working proficiency with HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks (React or Angular) to communicate design intent to developers.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate user research sessions with senior government and military stakeholders and translate findings into prioritized backlog input.
Direct experience engineering Section 508 / WCAG 2.1 AA compliance into design artifacts from the wireframe stage forward, not as a retroactive audit.
Demonstrated experience designing role-tailored dashboards for distinct stakeholder communities with materially different workflows, mental models, and authorities.

Certifications

Nielsen Norman Group UX Certification
Interaction Design Foundation Certification
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
Trusted Tester (DHS Section 508) Certification
Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP) or equivalent (within six months of hire)
Formal usability and human-centered design training (Nielsen Norman Group UX Certification, IDEO, Carnegie Mellon HCII, or equivalent) strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing for mission-critical federal systems serving large-scale, geographically distributed user communities with differentiated workflows and authorities
Direct experience with defense security cooperation, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), or comparable mission domains and their enterprise systems
Experience designing for classified environments (NIPR/SIPR) with classification-aware UI patterns, role-based access controls, and multi-level security workflow constraints
Experience designing within a CMMI Level 3 or higher appraised Agile delivery organization
Track record of UI/UX work cited in user satisfaction improvement, adoption metrics, or data-quality outcomes on federal program reviews

Application questions

This role requires U.S. citizenship. Please type 'citizen' if you meet this requirement.
Do you meet the hybrid requirements of on-site work in Arlington, VA and Rockville, MD?

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