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Job Title Senior UX/UI Designer Why IDS? IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients. Locations Columbia, MD Shifts Available Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements. Job Description IDS is seeking an experienced Senior UX/UI Designer, for ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary, to lead user experience strategy, design execution, and team development across complex systems and products. This role is responsible for driving high-quality user-centered design solutions, establishing UX standards, and mentoring design staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key Duties • Lead, manage, and mentor UX designers, providing direction and supporting professional growth • Define and communicate UX strategy and vision across a portfolio • Develop and maintain design systems to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficiency • Facilitate design workshops and sprints to enhance collaboration across teams • Conduct user research and develop journey maps, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes • Advocate for end-users by identifying workflows, pain points, and needs • Define and refine UX processes, integrating Human-Centered Design within Agile development • Perform other duties as assigned Requirements • Master’s degree in a related field - TS/SCI W Poly • OR Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience • OR Associate’s degree or High School Diploma with 16 years of experience • Minimum 10 years of experience (aligned to the education substitution structure above) • Portfolio required Compensation • $125,000k - $130,000k • Benefits Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.

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Senior UX/UI Designer
Columbia, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Lead, manage, and mentor UX designers, providing direction and supporting professional growth
Define and communicate UX strategy and vision across a portfolio
Develop and maintain design systems to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficiency
Facilitate design workshops and sprints to enhance collaboration across teams
Conduct user research and develop journey maps, wireframes, and high-fidelity prototypes
Advocate for end-users by identifying workflows, pain points, and needs
Define and refine UX processes, integrating Human-Centered Design within Agile development
Perform other duties as assigned
Master’s degree in a related field
TS/SCI W Poly
OR Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience
OR Associate’s degree or High School Diploma with 16 years of experience
Minimum 10 years of experience (aligned to the education substitution structure above)
Portfolio required

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