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# UI/UX Designer

- **Company:** Aperio Global, Llc
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000 - $200,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Web Accessibility, Adobe InDesign, Component-Based Software Engineering, Big Data, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Modular Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Website Wireframe, Adobe XD, Information Technology, Figma, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-ui-ux-designer-required-ts-sci-poly-aperio-global-10683202

## About the Role

MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS SCI WITH POLYGRAPH.

 * Conduct user research through interviews, usability testing, and stakeholder engagement to understand user needs and improve application usability.
 * Create personas, user journeys, workflow maps, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity user interface designs.
 * Develop and maintain scalable design systems and UI standards across multiple applications.
 * Collaborate with software engineers and product teams to deliver accessible, user-centered solutions.
 * Ensure designs comply with accessibility standards (WCAG) and established design best practices.
 * Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
 * Minimum 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, 7 years with a Master's degree, or 6 years with a Doctorate.
 * Proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, or similar design and prototyping tools.
 * Experience presenting UX research findings and design decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Ability to work onsite full-time in McLean, VA., * Experience supporting Intelligence Community or other mission-critical government programs.
 * Portfolio demonstrating UX research and UI design expertise.
 * Experience with design systems, component-based development, and accessibility best practices.
 * Familiarity with modern front-end technologies and data-intensive applications.

## Description

Senior UI/UX Designer FULLY ON SITE. NO REMOTE OR HYBRID OPTIONS
BEFORE YOU APPLY: TS/SCI with Polygraph is Required to be considered.
Aperio Global is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to support a mission-focused customer in McLean, VA. In this role, you'll design intuitive, user-centered experiences for mission-critical applications while collaborating with engineers, product teams, and end users. The ideal candidate has experience conducting UX research, creating modern user interfaces, and transforming complex workflows into intuitive digital experiences.