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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # UX/UI Designer - **Company:** PRYSM TECHNOLOGY INC. - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Adobe XD, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Figma, Front End Software Development - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_01adfcdf1 ## About the Role * Active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph. * Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). * Senior Labor Category: Minimum 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 7 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 6 years of experience with a Doctorate * Demonstrated experience conducting UX research, analysis, and synthesis (not UI-only). * Strong proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent. * Experience collaborating closely with product managers and engineering teams. * Ability to clearly articulate design decisions and research findings to stakeholders. * Willingness to work onsite full time in McLean, VA. Preferred Qualifications: * Portfolio (website, case studies, or work samples) demonstrating UX research methodology, analysis, and UI design quality. * Experience designing for mission-critical or government systems. * Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices. * Experience contributing to or managing design systems. * Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks and design constraints (e.g., component- based development). * Experience supporting data-heavy or analytical user workflows. ## Description User Research Analysis * Plan and conduct user research activities including interviews, usability testing, and feedback sessions with diverse user groups (e.g., analysts, SMEs, managers, data scientists). * Analyze and synthesize research findings into actionable insights, personas, user journeys, and workflow maps. * Document research findings and recommendations to support stakeholder understanding and buy-in, particularly in government settings. * Apply ethical, secure, and compliant research practices appropriate for classified or sensitive environments. UX Strategy Design Systems * Lead UX and UI efforts for complex, high-visibility applications. * Define, maintain, and evolve design systems and component libraries in collaboration with engineering teams. * Establish consistent interaction patterns, workflows, and design standards across multiple applications. * Create service blueprints and end-to-end experience maps to align cross-functional teams. UI Design Prototyping * Develop interactive prototypes using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar, to explore concepts and validate user flows. * Produce high-fidelity UI designs that are accessible, usable, and visually consistent. * Ensure designs align with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and applicable government design guidelines. * Document interaction behaviors, design rationale, and micro-copy to support implementation. ## Related Videos - [NoCode LiveCode: Leveraging AI Tools to Craft Fully Functional Apps!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1169-nocode-livecode-leveraging-ai-tools-to-craft-fully-functional-apps) - [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) - [It’s easy to create a good looking product, but what about a useful one?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/743-it-s-easy-to-create-a-good-looking-product-but-what-about-a-useful-one) - [Fireside Chat with Kris Rasmussen, CTO at Figma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/982-fireside-chat-with-kris-rasmussen-cto-at-figma) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) - [Learn Enough Design to Be Dangerous](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/577-learn-enough-design-to-be-dangerous) ## Related Articles - [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) - [How Developers Can Focus on Maintaining Satisfaction With Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/109-how-developers-can-focus-on-maintaining-satisfaction-with-accessibility) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [Declarative Design and a fresh take on collaboration with developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/595-declarative-design-and-a-fresh-take-on-collaboration-with-developers) - [Dev Digest 133 - Back to Front](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/474-dev-digest-133-back-to-front) - [More CSS = Performance++, What are LLMs Worth & Logos Brighter Than #FFF](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/778-more-css-performance-what-are-llms-worth-logos-brighter-than-fff)