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Aligneddc

Senior Design Manager

Oak Hill, VA · On-site

Senior Design Manager - IAD Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held ... Work with SMEs, Operations, and CMs to ensure design compliance with Aligned Design Efficiency ...

Helsing

Senior Design Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

We are growing our US operations, cultivating an ambitious and committed team of mission-driven professionals to apply their skills to solve challenging problems. The role As a Design Engineer, you ...

Helsing

Senior Design Engineer

Washington, DC

We are growing our US operations, cultivating an ambitious and committed team of mission-driven professionals to apply their skills to solve challenging problems. The role As a Design Engineer, you ...

LINK

Senior Design Strategist

Washington, DC

C. area. About the Opportunity LINK is actively seeking a Senior Design Strategist to join our ... Translates technical, operational, and policy-focused challenges into human-centered insights and ...

LINK

Senior Design Strategist

Washington, DC

C. area. About the Opportunity LINK is actively seeking a Senior Design Strategist to join our ... Translates technical, operational, and policy-focused challenges into human-centered insights and ...

LINK

Senior Design Strategist

Washington, DC

C. area. About the Opportunity LINK is actively seeking a Senior Design Strategist to join our ... Translates technical, operational, and policy-focused challenges into human-centered insights and ...

Mwe

Senior Design Manager, Events

Washington, DC · On-site

The Senior Design Manager, Events is a strategic creative leader responsible for envisioning and ... with operational rigor to turn complex, abstract ideas into bold, memorable experiences across ...

NANDO'S

Senior Manager, Design

Washington, DC

$71K - $83K/yr

Role Summary The Senior Manager, Design leads thecrossfunctionaldesign program for Nando ... Partner with Brand, Operations, and Development to ensure standards reflect consumer preferences ...

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What is the difference between Senior Design Operations vs Design Program Manager?

AspectSenior Design OperationsDesign Program Manager
Primary FocusOptimizing design workflows, tools, and processesManaging design projects, timelines, and stakeholder communication
ResponsibilitiesOperational efficiency, resource allocation, process improvementsProject planning, team coordination, client or stakeholder management
Required SkillsProcess management, analytics, cross-functional collaborationProject management, communication, leadership

While both roles support design teams, Senior Design Operations focuses on streamlining processes and operational efficiency, whereas Design Program Managers oversee project execution and stakeholder communication. They often collaborate but serve different core functions within the design ecosystem.

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Senior Design Experience Lead

Barbaricum

Washington, DC

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Barbaricum is seeking a Senior Design Experience Lead (SDEL) to serve as the Government's primary design thought partner and customer experience strategist under this Task Order.

The SDEL will bridge Outreach & Engagement, IT, Cybersecurity, and Data, driving innovation in how information, services, and experiences are delivered to the military community. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution-fostering human-centered design, guiding creative and brand strategy, interpreting customer feedback and user insights, and enabling modern, accessible, and data-informed customer experiences across digital platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the program's principal design thought partner and customer-experience strategist.
  • Bridge design, operations, and technology teams to align customer needs with IT, Cybersecurity, and Data initiatives.
  • Lead strategic design and innovation initiatives for enterprise systems and government programs.
  • Guide human-centered design processes, creative direction, and brand strategy to improve user experiences.
  • Analyze user feedback and behavioral data to identify design and service improvements.
  • Provide design vision and innovation strategies to senior leadership, program managers, and product owners that align with organizational objectives.
  • Apply modern design and accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508 / WCAG) to ensure inclusive, user-friendly experiences.
  • Oversee UI/UX testing, evaluation, and optimization in agile website and application development environments.
  • Develop UX strategies incorporating journey mapping, usability testing, and iterative design.
  • Support enterprise-level initiatives, including mobile and web platforms, to enhance the delivery of services and information to the military community.

Required Qualifications:

  • Active DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance
  • Minimum 5 years' experience shaping and delivering strategic design, customer experience, and/or brand innovation initiatives for government or large-scale enterprise systems
  • Minimum 5 years' experience with human-centered design, analysis of user feedback and behavioral data, and/or creative / brand strategy
  • Minimum 3 years' experience providing design vision and innovation strategies to senior leadership, PMs, and product owners
  • Minimum 3 years' experience applying modern design practices and accessibility standards (Section 508 / WCAG) and managing UI/UX testing, journey mapping, and iterative design in agile environments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Human-Centered Design, Business, or related field
  • Experience interpreting user-centered data, digital performance metrics, or customer feedback to inform strategic goals
  • Certifications in usability or UX design, human-centered design, project/program management (PMP / PgMP), or analytics/marketing

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