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SAIC

UI/UX Designer with Security Clearance

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

In this role, you will design intuitive, user-centered interfaces and implement seamless user experiences for our customer on-site in Arlington, VA. Responsibilities: * Design and develop intuitive ...

Fidelity National Financial

UX/UI Designer II

$80K - $100K/yr

Experience designing responsive web, SaaS, and mobile applications using user-centered design methodologies, including personas, information architecture, wireframes, user flows, and prototypes.

SAIC

UI/UX Designer

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

$120K - $160K/yr

In this role, you will design intuitive, user-centered interfaces and implement seamless user experiences for our customer on-site in Arlington, VA. Responsibilities: * Design and develop intuitive ...

RFA Engineering

UX Designer

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

Apply user-centered design principles, usability standards, and human factors methodologies to create intuitive and effective user experiences. * Plan, coordinate, and execute UX design and ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

UI/UX Design Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$90K - $112K/yr

Atlanta GA Hybrid (Must be local) Duration : long term contract Requirements: * 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in user-centered design principles

Rogers Freels & Associates Inc

UX Designer

Dubuque, IA · On-site

$75K - $110K/yr

Apply user-centered design principles, usability standards, and human factors methodologies to create intuitive and effective user experiences. * Plan, coordinate, and execute UX design and ...

Auto-Owners Insurance

User Experience Analyst

Lansing, MI · On-site

$118K/yr

Responsibilities include analyzing business requirements and user feedback needed for user-centered design. This includes the ability to create the necessary visual design and information ...

Xforia, Inc.

UX Lead Designer

$112K - $147K/yr

What You'll Do: • Champion User-Centered Design: Be a vocal advocate for the user experience, ensuring that usability and intuitiveness are at the core of every design decision. • Drive End-to ...

Kavaliro

UX/UI Designer

Orlando, FL · On-site

The ideal candidate combines strong visual design skills with a deep understanding of usability, accessibility, and user-centered design principles. Key Responsibilities * Design intuitive and ...

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How much do user centered design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for user centered design in the United States is $106,224.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a user centered design?

A User Centered Design (UCD) job focuses on creating products, services, or experiences that meet user needs by prioritizing usability, accessibility, and satisfaction. Professionals in this field use research, prototyping, and testing to ensure that designs align with user expectations and behavior. Common roles within UCD include UX designers, researchers, and interaction designers. These professionals collaborate with stakeholders to develop intuitive and efficient solutions that enhance the overall user experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in user centered design?

To thrive in User Centered Design, you need a solid grasp of user research, interaction design, prototyping, and usability testing, usually supported by education in human-computer interaction, design, or related fields. Familiarity with design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, and experience with user testing platforms are typically expected. Strong communication, empathy, and collaboration skills help you effectively gather user feedback and work within multidisciplinary teams. These qualifications are essential for creating products and services that genuinely meet user needs and deliver a positive user experience.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in user centered design?

Professionals in User Centered Design often encounter challenges such as balancing user needs with business goals, securing stakeholder buy-in for design decisions, and iterating designs based on diverse feedback. They may also need to adapt to tight timelines and rapidly changing project requirements while maintaining a user-focused approach. However, these challenges are also opportunities to advocate for the user, foster cross-functional collaboration, and drive innovation. Working through these obstacles is a vital part of ensuring that products and services are both usable and valuable to end users.

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Infographic showing various User Centered Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,224 per year, or $51.1 per hour.

Human-Centered Design (HCD) Strategist | Planner

Care IT Services Inc

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$132K - $171K/yr

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Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Position: Human-Centered Design (HCD) Consultant

Location: Sacramento, CA - Hybrid

Duration: 12 Months

 

Job Description:

Position Summary
The Lead HCD Strategist & Planner provides strategic leadership for Human-Centered Design (HCD), digital transformation, and enterprise modernization initiatives. This role develops and executes digital strategies, product roadmaps, and implementation plans that align business objectives with user-centered design principles. The Lead partners with executive leadership, business stakeholders, technical teams, and organizational change management teams to define modernization strategies, prioritize incremental delivery, and guide large-scale implementation planning while ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead enterprise digital strategies and modernization roadmaps.
• Facilitate Human-Centered Design (HCD) activities.
• Develop implementation strategies using incremental, value-based releases.
• Collaborate with executives, business stakeholders, architects, developers, and product teams.
• Translate strategic vision into executable implementation plans.
• Lead roadmap planning, release planning, and portfolio prioritization.
• Apply SAFe principles to product planning and strategic delivery.
• Integrate Organizational Change Management (OCM) into product roadmaps.
• Support governance activities and executive planning.
• Identify modernization risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure operational readiness and adoption planning.
• Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide strategic guidance for large-scale modernization initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor''''s degree required.

Required Experience
• Minimum ten (10) years of full-time experience in Digital Strategy and Roadmap Planning.
• Experience may be demonstrated using no more than five (5) projects.
• At least one successfully completed state-level Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Transportation Agency modernization project leading Human-Centered Design (HCD) or Implementation Planning activities.
• At least one successfully completed project implementing an incremental modernization strategy that transitioned legacy systems into value-based releases while maintaining user experience continuity.
• At least one successfully completed project converting high-level pilot roadmaps into implementation plans for a large-scale modernization initiative supporting either 5,000 or more users or 2,000,000 or more daily transactions.
Required Certifications
• Certified SAFe® Agilist (SA) or SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC).
• Prosci Change Management Certification or a minimum of three (3) years of experience integrating Organizational Change Management (OCM) principles into Product Roadmaps.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
Human-Centered Design (HCD), Digital Transformation Strategy, Enterprise Modernization, Product Road mapping, Strategic Planning, Implementation Planning, Organizational Change Management (OCM), SAFe Agile, Product Management, Legacy Modernization, Executive Facilitation, Stakeholder Engagement, Portfolio Planning, Customer Experience, Service Design, Governance, Cross-functional Leadership, Risk Management, Incremental Delivery.

Desired Attributes
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence strategic direction across large organizations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through complex modernization initiatives.
• Ability to balance user-centered design with technical and operational constraints.
• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise transformation through phased implementations.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and consensus-building skills.
• Experience working within public-sector environments, particularly DMV or transportation agencies.

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