The Role
The Design Lead will develop user-friendly digital experiences, conduct user research, create prototypes, and collaborate in Agile sprints while enforcing design consistency.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
- 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
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
Top Skills
508 Testing
Agile
Human Centered Design (Hcd)
Ui/Ux
Wcag
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The Company
What We Do
Astor & Sanders is an information technology and services company based out of 9900Belward Campus Dr, Rockville, Maryland, United States.
