Design Lead (UX/UI)

Description

Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA seeking a Design Lead (UX/UI). This is a full-time and onsite position in DMV area.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Apply human-centered design practices to develop user-friendly, accessible digital experiences that align with OHS mission needs and stakeholder goals.

Lead user research, interviews, and usability testing to gather feedback and translate findings into actionable design improvements.

Create and maintain wireframes, interactive prototypes, and UI specifications that meet Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards.

Design and optimize responsive, mobile-first interfaces that function consistently across devices, browsers, and bandwidth conditions.

Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and subject matter experts in Agile sprints to iterate and refine user-centered solutions.

Establish and enforce consistent design systems, interaction patterns, and branding across all user-facing IT-AMS components.

Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Required

4-6 years of experience in merging technology, design, and user experience including

Working knowledge of UI/UX

Experience with Human Centered Design (HCD)

Experience conducting user research and data

Experience developing design patterns and iterative prototyping and testing

WCAG and Digital Services Playbook knowledge

Familiarity with 508 testing

Experience integrating user feedback into Agile sprints

Has previously worked in an Agile environment

Familiarity with database concepts including data modelling, objects, analysis and security to promote productive collaboration with the Database Architect

Prior HHS experience is preferred

Benefits

Astor & Sanders Corporation offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Astor & Sanders Corporation ( #Astor ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Some of our competitive benefits include:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and all Federal Holidays off

Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Pre-Tax Benefit Programs

Wellness and Work-Life Support

Professional Development

Performance and Referral Bonuses

Life and Disability Insurance