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PNC Bank

Content Design Manager Senior

Washington, DC · On-site +1

As a Content Design Manager, you will be within PNC's Retail organization, supporting the Digital ... Lead creative and holistic thinking across diverse product releases, platforms, and devices.

Jobtailor

Principal Product Designer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Establish organizational standards for interaction design, systems thinking, design quality, and design system governance, creating frameworks that enable consistency and scalability across teams.

SEI

Concept to Delivery Consultant

Washington, DC · On-site

Design Thinking * Rapid Prototyping * Product Management * Solution Delivery * Change Management The ideal candidate's experience will include elements of the following: * Providing delivery ...

Apex Informatics

UX Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

Design Thinking - Ability to convert challenges into opportunities and have an innate inclination towards creativity. * Ideate - In a multi-talented team, it is important to consider all its members ...

Steampunk

Senior Product Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$100 - $150/hr

You'll integrate Agile delivery practices with design thinking, service design principles, and a commitment to user-centered outcomes. As a Senior Product Manager you will lead the collection ...

Steampunk

Senior Product Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

You'll integrate Agile delivery practices with design thinking, service design principles, and a commitment to user-centered outcomes. As a Senior Product Manager you will lead the collection ...

Leidos

Senior UI/UX Designer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

Apply human-centered design and design-thinking principles throughout the research and design lifecycle. * Develop user personas, journey maps, user flows, process flows, wireframes, and other user ...

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Noblis

AI Product Experience Architect IV

Chantilly, VA · On-site

You'll combine human-centered design thinking with deep knowledge of user psychology to turn ambiguous ideas into clear, intuitive product experiences. Your work will ensure that AI-powered workflows ...

Steampunk

Senior Product Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

You'll integrate Agile delivery practices with design thinking, service design principles, and a commitment to user-centered outcomes. As a Senior Product Manager you will lead the collection ...

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How much do design thinking jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for design thinking in Washington is $131,399.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,900.00 and $131,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What careers use design thinking?

Design thinking is used in careers such as product design, user experience (UX) design, innovation consulting, and service design. Professionals in these fields apply human-centered problem-solving methods to develop creative solutions, often utilizing tools like prototyping and user research to improve products and services.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone working in a design thinking role?

In a Design Thinking role, your daily responsibilities may involve facilitating workshops, conducting user research, and synthesizing insights to define problems clearly. You’ll often collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including product managers, engineers, and marketing staff—to ideate and prototype potential solutions. Preparing and presenting findings or prototypes to stakeholders and iterating on feedback are also common tasks. This hands-on, interactive environment encourages continuous learning and creative problem solving while keeping the user's needs at the center of every project.

What is a design thinking?

A Design Thinking job involves applying human-centered design principles to solve complex problems creatively and collaboratively. Professionals in this role use empathy, ideation, prototyping, and iterative testing to develop innovative solutions in various industries. They often work in roles such as UX designers, product managers, or innovation strategists, helping organizations create user-friendly products or services. These roles require strong problem-solving, collaboration, and customer research skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a design thinking position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Design Thinking role, you need a solid understanding of user-centered design principles, problem-solving abilities, and often a background in design, business, or related fields. Familiarity with prototyping software (such as Figma or Sketch), collaborative tools (like Miro or MURAL), and, in some cases, Design Thinking certification can be advantageous. Exceptional communication, facilitation, and empathy help professionals engage stakeholders and foster creative collaboration. These skills are essential for effectively guiding teams through innovation processes and delivering human-centered solutions.

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Infographic showing various Design Thinking job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 83% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,399 per year, or $63.2 per hour.

CMS Full Stack Developer (cloud certified)

Insomniac Design

Washington, DC • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Insomniac Design is a global digital agency headquartered in Washington D.C., with offices in London, Bucharest and Chisinau.  We're an agile, determined and innovative team organized by functional areas of expertise - Creative, Technology, Strategy, and Management. We specialize in human-centered design with deep focus on design thinking and digital transformation.

As a Full Stack Developer you will use your exceptional web development skills and experiences to architect and lead the development of responsive Drupal websites and web applications. As a member of our world-class agency, you will work on innovative and inspired work across a variety of clients.

General Responsibilities:
  1. Expected to contribute to the success of the department by providing leadership and guidance.
  2. Successfully solves difficult problems, recognized as a leader in more than one area.
  3. Recognized as a subject matter expert in areas specific to their discipline/team.
  4. Able to identify and address previously acknowledged problems, offering innovative solutions and influencing organizational strategy.
  5. Designs and leads implementation of product, process, automation and/or streamlines work using industry best practices or incremental ideas, resulting in systemic improvements and/or increased engagement.
  6. Designs new business processes that have a positive impact on customers and drives organizational growth.
  7. Mentors junior and mid-level team members, actively participates in the hiring process, advocates for business improvements, and contributes to the performance management process, providing valuable insights.
Technical Responsibilities:
  • Analyze customer requirements to architect and build custom websites and applications;
  • Demonstrate a high level of expertise with technologies such as PHP and recent releases of Drupal;
  • Build and test custom Drupal modules and hooks based on functional requirements;
  • Exhibit a strong desire and passion for implementing new technologies to improve project outcomes continuously;
  • Collaborate directly with the creative director, designers, project managers, user experience leads, and customers on assigned projects;
  • Develop comprehensive test scripts to ensure the robustness and reliability of developed solutions.
Skills & Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience developing complex recent versions of Drupal enterprise web applications, including custom views, modules, and themes.
  • 7+ years of experience in Software Development utilizing Object Oriented Design;
  • 3+ years of experience developing custom Drupal modules;
  • 2+ years of experience with REST API integrations;
  • Experience with SDLC and version control systems (e.g., Git);
  • Experience supporting the team with feedback, performance management, hiring, and mentoring;
  • Experience leading teams through complex software implementation projects;
  • Expertise leading projects, including various development methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall;
  • Strong understanding of SQL and Relational databases;
  • Familiarity with web security best practices and experience in securing Drupal websites;
  • Exceptional proficiency in coding in PHP/HTML/CSS/JavaScript and consistently developing clean, semantic, and valid markup;
  • Ability to analyze requirements and follow detailed technical and functional specifications;
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and hit deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
Additional Requirements:
  • Cloud certifications: required (preferably AWS)
  • Drupal certifications: preferred
"This position is contingent on contract award"
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