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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # UX Expert - **Company:** Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Adobe Creative Cloud, Airflow, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Digital Asset Management, Human-Computer Interaction, Next.js, Responsive Web Design, User-Centered Design, Website Wireframe, Workflow Management Systems, Information Technology, Figma, Front End Software Development - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1d0c590e4ae807c4 ## About the Role * Must have 14 years of related experience * Must have 5 years' experience supporting the mission * An additional 6 years' experience can be substituted with a Bachelor's degree and 4 years' experience can substituted with an Associate's degree. * A Bachelor's Degree and 5 years additional related work experience maybe substituted for a Master's degree. * Proven experience in UX/UI design, supported by a portfolio of professional work. * Current TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph * Proficiency with industry-standard design and prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch, InVision, or Adobe Creative Suite. * Familiarity with front-end development principles (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Next.js) is a plus. * Familiarity with workflow design and development principles (e.g., ReactFlow, JointJS, Apache Airflow, Prefect, Flowable) is a plus. * Deep understanding of user behavior, human-computer interaction, and user-centered design methodologies. * Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methods. * Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team. * Familiarity with front-end development principles (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is often a plus. * A mobile-first and responsive design mindset. * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Design) ## Description * Conduct user research: Perform interviews, surveys, and usability testing to understand user needs and pain points. * Create design deliverables: Develop user stories and personas, journey maps, wireframes, site maps, and high-fidelity, clickable prototypes. * Design and iterate: Create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for digital products and iterate on designs based on user feedback and analytics. * Collaborate with teams: Partner with product managers, UI designers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into user-centered solutions. * Advocate for UX: Champion user-centered design principles and best practices throughout the organization. * Ensure accessibility: Integrate accessibility standards into the design process and conduct accessibility compliance assessments. * Present findings: Communicate research findings and design concepts clearly to stakeholders through presentations and reports. * Hand off to development: Prepare and hand off design assets and specifications to the development team for implementation. ## Related Videos - [UX is a fullstack job!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1020-ux-is-a-fullstack-job) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [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) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [AI Model Management Life Circles: ML Ops For Generative AI Models From Research to Deployment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1152-ai-model-management-life-circles-ml-ops-for-generative-ai-models-from-research-to-deployment) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) ## Related Articles - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Dev Digest 133 - Back to Front](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/474-dev-digest-133-back-to-front) - [What is a web developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/18-what-is-a-web-developer) - [Top 7 CSS Frameworks in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/362-top-7-css-frameworks-in-2025) - [How Developers Can Focus on Maintaining Satisfaction With Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/109-how-developers-can-focus-on-maintaining-satisfaction-with-accessibility)