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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # UX Designer (Senior / Subject Matter Expert) - **Company:** Northramp LLC - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Web Accessibility, Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Applications Architecture, Digital Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, Service Design, User-Centered Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Adobe XD, Pixel Perfect, Information Technology, Figma, Front End Software Development, Interactive Whiteboards, Devsecops - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=07dbac0aa055db56 ## About the Role Do you have experience in WCAG?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * 7-10+ years of UX/service design experience with a portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design work for complex digital systems. * Expert proficiency in Figma (or Adobe XD / Sketch); able to build interactive, client-ready prototypes independently. * Demonstrated background in visual/graphic design, fine arts, illustration, or a related creative discipline - an eye for aesthetics is essential. * Strong service design practice: experience producing service blueprints, journey maps, and experience frameworks across multi-channel services. * Comfortable in client-facing settings - skilled at facilitating workshops, presenting design rationale, and incorporating feedback constructively. * Solid understanding of IT systems and application architecture; able to speak credibly with developers without being one. * Experience working in Agile / DevSecOps delivery environments alongside engineering teams. * Knowledge of accessibility standards (Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA) and federal digital service guidelines (USWDS or equivalent). * Cross-functional collaborator who thrives being distributed across multiple teams and programs simultaneously., * Experience supporting federal, defense, or public-sector digital transformation programs. * Familiarity with user research analysis tools (Dovetail, Miro, Optimal Workshop). * Background in content design, information architecture, or UX writing. * Agile, IDEO, or formal UX certification (Nielsen Norman Group, etc.)., * Successful completion of a client-required background investigation and suitability determination will be required. * The ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance may be required based on the engagement. * Bachelor's degree in Design, Visual Arts, Human-Computer Interaction, Communications, or a related field. Master's preferred for SME-level candidates. * Agile or UX certification preferred (e.g., Nielsen Norman UX Certificate, Certified Usability Analyst). * A portfolio of work is required and will be reviewed during the interview process. ## Description We are looking for a visionary UX Designer who sits at the intersection of art and technology. This person brings a strong visual and graphic design sensibility alongside hands-on IT fluency - someone equally at home sketching a service blueprint on a whiteboard and producing pixel-perfect prototypes in Figma. You will be embedded across delivery teams, working directly with clients to imagine, visualize, and validate digital products before a single line of code is written. This is not a front-end development role - it is a creative, research-driven, client-facing design position that shapes how users experience the solutions we build. This role is remote, with an expectation of periodic onsite work to support client and team needs. On-site frequency will vary based on project requirements., * Lead end-to-end UX engagements: discovery, user research, journey mapping, wire-framing, prototyping, and design validation. * Conduct user interviews, stakeholder workshops, and usability testing sessions to surface insights that drive design decisions. * Produce high-fidelity mockups, interactive prototypes, and design systems in Figma (or equivalent tool) that bring client visions to life. * Develop service blueprints, personas, user flows, and experience maps that communicate the full service landscape across front- and back-stage. * Facilitate co-design sessions with clients and end users, helping non-technical stakeholders clearly see and react to proposed solutions. * Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, developers, business analysts, and cloud architects to ensure design intent carries through to delivery. * Champion accessibility and Section 508 / WCAG compliance in all design artifacts. * Establish and maintain UX standards, reusable component libraries, and design governance practices across multiple project portfolios. * Mentor junior designers and advocate for human-centered design principles within technical delivery teams. ## 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) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [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) - [UX is a fullstack job!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1020-ux-is-a-fullstack-job) - [Fireside Chat with Kris Rasmussen, CTO at Figma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/982-fireside-chat-with-kris-rasmussen-cto-at-figma) - [Learn Enough Design to Be Dangerous](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/577-learn-enough-design-to-be-dangerous) ## Related Articles - [How Developers Can Focus on Maintaining Satisfaction With Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/109-how-developers-can-focus-on-maintaining-satisfaction-with-accessibility) - [Dev Digest 133 - Back to Front](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/474-dev-digest-133-back-to-front) - [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) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)