> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2493877-ux-designer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2493877-ux-designer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # UX Designer - **Company:** Gridiron IT Solutions LLC - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Adobe Creative Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, User-Centered Design, Web Applications, Figma - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9130925/ux-designer ## About the Role Must be a U.S. citizen with an active/current TS/SCI clearance. Bachelor's degree in a related field, e.g. UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, etc. 2+ years of UX/UI experience. Must present a strong (and preferably diverse) design portfolio! Knowledge and applied use of Design Thinking principles. Recent experience with Figma/FigJam as well as some of the following technologies: Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, InVision, Procreat An Excellent Candidate for this position will meet most of the following experience requirements: Experience with Human-Centered Design approaches. Web-based product design. Experience with Graphic Design/Identity/Logo/Branding.? Experience mentoring junior staff or interns. 5 years experience ## Description Gridiron is looking for a highly skilled UX Designer to join our team. You will work on an integrated team to build innovative software using mathematical solutions to support users in the defense and intelligence communities. Pelagic AI's products and services contribute to missions in support of national security, providing expertise used in the latest technology. Now is your chance to amplify your impact, working to solve the world's most pressing challenges. This position is ideal for both entry level through mid-career experienced individuals in the UX Designer field and offers a chance to grow and explore different technologies within a dynamic AI-driven environment. You will be responsible for setting the strategic design for web-based applications. These applications range from requiring completely new designs born from your research and ideas to subtle refreshes, each one requiring the unique insights of an experienced UX/UI Designer. You will be responsible for shepherding your designs through to completion, from establishing and implementing the research methodologies that drive your decisions to supporting the engineers who implement your designs., Meet regularly with clients to develop user empathy, discover pain points, document user workflows, and collect requirements for fundamental features. Communicate regularly with software development teams on product roadmaps and provide recommendations on deviations based on user feedback. Attend daily stand-ups to stay current on feature progress and help guide the direction of the user interface. 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