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12d ago

Creative Director

Gordley Design Group Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

12d ago

$85k - $95k/yr Full time Manager Ad Creative Adobe Creative Suite

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Job Description

Gordley Design Group seeks a Creative Director to lead the creative department and manage brand development, projects, and team performance from an onsite base in Tucson.

Responsibilities

Maintain the highest quality standards for creative produced by the department and the firm
Oversee department staff and resources across Designers, Copywriters, Art Directors, IT, Production, and Traffic
Manage yearly performance reviews, including assessment of quantity and quality of work, merit raises, and disciplinary course of action
Interview and hire designers, copywriters, IT, and production personnel; determine pay ranges for different roles
Vet and assign work to external freelance designers, copywriters, and web designers
Select specialty vendors such as photographers and video/audio producers
Create and oversee procedures for workflow, accuracy, estimating, budgeting, and job tracking
Advise and participate in brand discovery processes
Lead brand development, including evaluation and formation of brand attributes, positioning statement, communications points, logo, tagline, and style guide
Direct brand implementation, including templates and design for business papers and materials
Manage brand compliance within the organization and protect brand alignment with core principles and visual standards
Set guidelines and standards for visual imagery
Provide leadership, creative insight, and strategies for creative projects
Write creative briefs, define project scopes, and establish estimates and budgets
Serve as creative lead for brainstorm sessions and to develop creative strategies and design/copy solutions
Review design and copy solutions, provide direction, and ensure proposals match project parameters
Assign projects, set timelines, and establish budgets
Track deadlines and schedules across multiple projects using the traffic management system
Coordinate deadlines and project parameters with other departments to support timely delivery
Approve final art and QC press proofs, including bluelines
Meet with clients to discuss project parameters, review creative, and address design-related challenges
Present creative to clients and represent creative at marketing meetings
Collaborate with other departments to establish marketing approach
Complete monthly invoice reviews by writing or reviewing billing descriptions and checking invoices against budget
Monitor and manage client and project budgets
Contribute leadership insights and creative solutions during regular management team meetings related to company growth and personnel/management issues
Promote company values and implement strategies to reinforce them
Represent the company at industry and client events
Participate in firm marketing meetings and efforts as part of a core marketing team
Determine targeted clients and projects for creative services
Review Creative Services RFPs, assess viability, and create proposal content
Direct preparation of comprehensive marketing proposals and presentations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree of Fine Arts and 10 years of related work experience and portfolio
Five years of project and personnel management experience
Ability to manage multiple projects and personnel
Ability to make sound decisions regarding department structure and methodology
Ability to assess personnel needs and conduct performance evaluations
Excellent communication skills
Thorough knowledge of Adobe software: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.; and Mac OS
Ability to lift equipment as needed for presentations, including easels, large post-it pads, screen, projector, laptop, etc.

Technologies

Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Office
Mac OS

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off

Reporting

Reports to: President

Job Details

Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite)
Work location: In person
Job type: Full-time
Hours: 40 hours/week and as needed
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Ability to commute: Tucson, AZ 85716 (Required)
Ability to relocate: Tucson, AZ 85716, relocate before starting work (Required)

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1mo ago

UI/UX Engineer

Rincon Research Corp Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

1mo ago Closed

$90k - $105k/yr Full time Design Embedded Software Embedded Systems

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Nov 3, 2026).

Job Description

Rincon Research Corporation is seeking an UI/UX Engineer to design and deliver user interfaces within a multi-disciplinary R&D environment focused on digital signal processing and geolocation systems. The role blends UI/UX design work with implementation alongside developers and engineers to bring required products to completion.

Role Overview

This position focuses on creating interfaces that are both visually compelling and functionally sound, then translating those designs into working user experiences through coding and programming. You will collaborate with development and engineering teams to convert concepts and requirements into implemented UI/UX solutions.

Responsibilities

Create visually appealing, functional interfaces intended to engage users
Coordinate with developers and engineers to translate concepts and required functionality into UI/UX designs
Implement designs into interfaces using coding and programming to deliver products that meet requirements through functional design
Advise teammates on development timelines and on solutions for any derived limitations

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Proficiency in coding languages for creating user interfaces
Demonstrated proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript
Demonstrated proficiency in C++
Past successful experience in a UI/UX or related role
In-depth knowledge of user interface models, application design, and website functionality
Ability to assimilate into important development efforts and collaborate effectively to meet design goals
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Technologies

JavaScript
TypeScript
C++

Preferred Skills

Current Top Secret Clearance
Master Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Five or more years in Department of Defense development efforts

Compensation

USD 90,000 - 105,000 per year.

Location

This position is located at the company’s Tucson, AZ Headquarters and is onsite.

Benefits

100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance
Employee life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP
Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan
Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan

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2mo ago

Senior UI/UX Engineer

Leidos Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

2mo ago Closed

$108k - $195k/yr Full time Senior Angular Collaboration

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 21, 2026).

Job Description

Leidos is seeking a Senior UI/UX Engineer to support the Chinook Program and an Intelligence Community customer. In this role, you will design and engineer modern user interfaces that are responsive, accessible, and built for mission-critical applications within a collaborative Agile environment.

Working alongside product owners, UX/UI designers, software and systems engineers, and mission stakeholders, you will translate mission workflows and functional requirements into interface solutions while mentoring other engineers and helping strengthen program UI/UX capabilities.

Role Focus

Lead design and engineering of modern, intuitive, responsive interfaces for mission-critical applications.
Translate user needs, mission workflows, and functional requirements into effective UI/UX solutions.
Apply user-centered design principles to simplify complex workflows and improve usability.
Develop reusable UI components, patterns, and design standards to support consistency and maintainability across the program.
Build and refine interactive prototypes and proof-of-concept interfaces to validate concepts with stakeholders.
Evaluate existing interfaces and identify opportunities to improve usability, accessibility, responsiveness, and overall user experience.

Collaboration and Delivery

Partner with software engineering teams to help ensure designs are implemented accurately, efficiently, and with appropriate performance considerations.
Collaborate with product owners, UX/UI designers, systems engineers, and mission stakeholders across the development lifecycle.
Work with test engineers to ensure UI functionality and user workflows are thoroughly validated.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint planning, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
Contribute to technical discussions and help establish UI/UX engineering best practices, standards, and patterns.

Technical Mentorship

Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less-experienced engineers.
Help drive continuous improvement of the program’s UI/UX capabilities and development processes.

Required Qualifications

US citizenship is required per contract.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience, or Master’s with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience.
Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination.
Strong professional experience developing modern web-based user interfaces and user experiences.
Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Python.
Experience with modern UI frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue.js, or Django.
Demonstrated understanding of responsive design, component-based development, and modern front-end engineering practices.
Experience translating complex requirements and user workflows into intuitive interface solutions.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum or SAFe environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex technical and user-experience challenges.
Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins) and agile collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence).
Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS (C2S or GovCloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Understanding of secure coding practices and government system accreditation processes (e.g., RMF, STIGs).

Technologies

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python
React, Angular, Vue.js, Django
GitLab CI, Jenkins, JIRA, Confluence
AWS (C2S or GovCloud), Docker, Kubernetes

Benefits

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

Pay and Location

Pay Range: USD 107,900 - 195,050 per yearly
Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite)
Other possible work locations (program locations): Gaithersburg, MD; Alexandria, VA; Chantilly, VA; Englewood, CO; St. Louis, MO; Tucson, AZ

Clearance Level Required

Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting Intelligence Community, DoD, or other mission-focused government programs.
Experience on applications involving complex data visualization, geospatial information, intelligence workflows, or mission systems.
Experience with React and TypeScript and modern front-end development tooling.
Experience developing or consuming RESTful APIs and integrating UI applications with backend services.
Experience with design systems, reusable component libraries, and UI standards.
Familiarity with Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar UX/UI design tools.
Experience with accessibility standards such as Section 508/WCAG.
Experience developing dashboards, data visualization, maps, or highly interactive mission interfaces.
Experience working within a cloud-based environment, particularly AWS.
Experience with automated UI testing tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or equivalent.
Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership within a multidisciplinary Agile team.

Original Posting: August 21, 2026

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3mo ago

SolidWorks Drafter - Product Designer

R&R Products Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

3mo ago Closed

$52k - $73k/yr Full time 3D CAD CAD Design

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 27, 2026).

Job Description

R&R Products seeks a SolidWorks Drafter - Product Designer for an onsite role in Tucson, AZ. This position centers on mechanical design, the development of complex assemblies, and comprehensive documentation using SolidWorks, with ERP and BOM duties. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience and an Associates Degree, with a salary range of USD 52,000 - 72,800 per year.

Responsibilities

Prepare mechanical designs and complex assemblies to support the engineering function under general supervision.
Evaluate and modify existing production drawings and assembly instructions as needed.
Reverse engineer parts to determine function, material selection, and production procedures.
Work with ERP database applications used for BOM management and related content.
Create and modify detailed drawings in SolidWorks from sketches, layouts, actual parts, or notes.
Check drawings for accuracy and conformance to applicable standards.
Assemble, within SolidWorks, intricate mechanical systems.

Requirements

Expertise in parametric design and tolerance principles.
Experience with SolidWorks design software and PDM.
Working knowledge of ANSI/ASME Y14.5.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and Word.
Proficient in the field of mechanical design.
Proficient with the use of precision mechanical instruments (calipers, dial gages, CMM, etc).
Strong computer skills required include spreadsheets, presentations, 3D CAD and ERP.
Must have good organizational, time-management skills and ability to work on multiple projects at once.
Communicate effectively with engineers, drafters, and others within the company as needed.
Knowledgeable of parts manufactured in a machine shop facility (CNC lathe, milling, break press, laser cutting, tool & die, etc).

Technologies

SolidWorks
PDM
ERP
Microsoft Office, Excel, Word
3D CAD
Calipers, Dial gages, CMM
CNC lathe, Milling, Break press, Laser cutting, Tool & die

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

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