Design Lead (UX/UI)

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 (www.astor-sanders.com) 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