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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. UX Designer II - **Company:** METROSTAR, INC. - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $128,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Information Engineering, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Design of User Interfaces, Interaction Design, Vector Graphics, Modular Design, Responsive Web Design, Systems Architecture, User-Centered Design, Material UI, Figma, Color Theory, User Accounts - **Published:** May 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g3vkm7 ## About the Role + An active TS/SCI w/CI Poly Security Clearance + Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, or a related field. + 7+ years of experience with a strong focus on visual design, branding, and UI systems. + Proven ability to apply user-centered design principles to define brand identity, build foundational UI systems, and enhance the overall visual appeal of digital products. + Exceptional visual design abilities, supported by a portfolio demonstrating logo creation, color theory, and typography. + Demonstrated success building Design System Architecture and UI Kits from scratch, not just working within existing frameworks. + Strong proficiency in high-fidelity UI design, visual design comps, and responsive web design. + Experience with information architecture and creating user-friendly, scalable design structures. + Ability to design and translate complex data into clean, professional data visualizations and dashboard interfaces. + Strong skills in iconography, vector graphics, and overall visual storytelling. + Strong working knowledge of industry standard design tools like Figma. + Experience supporting graphic design needs for marketing materials is a plus. SALARY RANGE: $128,000 - $165,000 The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: + The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience ## Description As **Sr. UX Designer II** , you'll lead the visual identity and brand strategy to develop the core UI, establish the design system, and enhance the visual appeal of the data brokerage solution. You'll translate requirements into high-fidelity mockups, develop the brand's visual language, and create foundational UI components. You'll leverage deep visual design expertise to refine and enhance features, ensuring the product has a premium, modern aesthetic from Day 1. You'll collaborate with the UX Lead and data engineering teams to deliver a product that is both functionally logical and visually inspiring. You'll own the creation of external marketing materials (decks, graphics, etc.) to drive the adoption of the program across the community. **You're a great fit for this if you have the following:** Fearlessly work with clients, users, and team members to build the best products possible; Are disciplined in branding and design experience for responsive web, typography, color theory, and have an eye for modern design; Understand digital design is fluid, flexible, and adaptive for Web design UI; Are passionate about creating modern, usable, and inspiring interfaces; Own your work and have excellent communication and collaboration skills. We know that you can't have great technology services (https://www.metrostar.com/) without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are **obsessed** with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers. If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below! What you'll do: + Serve as the Visual Design Lead for a large IT/data modernization program. + Lead the brand identity development and the front-end UI kit for a new data brokerage solution. + Develop externally facing marketing materials for the program to help communicate the value and drive adoption of the solution. + Own the visual "look and feel" of the Interface and Interaction Design. + Take part in the Agile process, providing high-fidelity visual solutions to complex challenges. + Work with an open and motivated team to build the foundational design system that will be used as the foundation to solve client missions. + Be responsible for the visual design strategy, graphic identity, and high-fidelity prototyping activities. ## Related Videos - [Learn Enough Design to Be Dangerous](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/577-learn-enough-design-to-be-dangerous) - [Bridging the Gap](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/794-bridging-the-gap) - [One Color to Rule Them All: Relative CSS Colors in Practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100016-one-color-to-rule-them-all-relative-css-colors-in-practice) - [Building a component library for modern challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/650-building-a-component-library-for-modern-challenges) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [Fireside Chat with Kris Rasmussen, CTO at Figma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/982-fireside-chat-with-kris-rasmussen-cto-at-figma) ## Related Articles - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [The future is here: How artificial intelligence is influencing UX design](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/65-the-future-is-here-how-artificial-intelligence-is-influencing-ux-design) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023)