UI/UX Designer

Niyam is seeking a UI/UX Designer to join our team in support of our work with a federal client. This role involves designing intuitive, user-centered digital experiences for both legacy and modernized systems while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a strong balance of creative design expertise, technical awareness, and leadership ability to deliver high-quality, accessible, and scalable solutions aligned with mission objectives. This full-time position will be hybrid to Ashburn, VA 1 day/week.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as an Agile Scrum team member delivering UI/UX design solutions in iterative sprint cycles.
• Conceptualize and design user-centered interfaces for custom software applications across legacy and modernized systems.
• Lead the development of a consistent look-and-feel and standardized user experience across multiple applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and product teams to translate business requirements into effective design solutions.
• Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs to communicate concepts and user flows.
• Establish and maintain design systems, style guides, and standardized UI components.
• Partner with functional and technical teams to assess feasibility and refine design approaches.
• Ensure product quality, usability, and timely delivery of design artifacts.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to junior designers and team members.
• Develop and present design strategies aligned with business goals and user needs.
• Apply user research, feedback, and data-driven insights to inform design decisions.
• Promote and enforce UX best practices, accessibility standards, and consistency across applications.

Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * US Citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Interactive Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Graphic Design or Human Factors.
• At least seven (7) years of professional experience in UI/UX design, visual design, interaction design, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience designing responsive web applications that are intuitive and user-friendly across devices.
• Proficiency with enterprise design tools such as Figma (preferred), Axure, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Experience collaborating with product owners, developers, stakeholders, and end users.
• Strong understanding of design trade-offs, technical constraints, and maintainability considerations.
• Knowledge of modern front-end frameworks (e.g., Angular) and their impact on design implementation.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Local to Ashburn, VA and available to work onsite.
• Design Thinking certification (e.g., IDEO, Stanford, MIT, Cornell, or similar programs).
• Experience designing for accessibility standards, including Section 508 compliance.
• Background in information architecture and user flow optimization.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular.
• Advanced understanding of Agile and Lean methodologies.
• Experience developing enterprise-level design systems and UX standards.
• Ability to educate and mentor teams on user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Experience applying advanced UX principles to drive innovation and improve user experience outcomes.

Application Deadline: This position will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Pulled from the full job description

• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Flexible schedule, * Flexible Work Hours: Life doesn't always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
• Remote Work: Niyam understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote work.
• Career Growth: Niyam is not just a job; it's a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities for training and advancement within the company.
• Great People: Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam is to the industry and community.
• Great Environment: Niyam fosters a great environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam.

Join us in creating a workplace where innovation, diversity, and well-being thrive. Your journey at Niyam awaits. Apply today!

Niyam was founded in 2007 by a group of consultants who shared a unique vision: a technology company steeped in orderly process yet driven by passion and innovation. Over the following decade, we fine-tuned our craft and built an impressive track record of successful outcomes, securing our reputation as the go-to provider of smart, innovative solutions. Today, Niyam is at the forefront of the industry, leading the way in crafting mission-critical technologies for Emergency Preparedness & Response, Natural Resource Management, Law Enforcement & Justice, Health IT, and Global Citizen Services.