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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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Rogers Freels & Associates Inc

UX Designer

Dubuque, IA

$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 ...

Mediabarn

Sr. UX Designer

Vienna, VA · Hybrid

Agile experience preferred, and user centered design a must. \n * Hybrid @ HQ1 4x a month \/ 1x a week. \n * Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, User\-Centered Design\/Human\-Computer Interaction ...

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 ...

Photon

UI/UX Designer | Onsite

Dallas, TX · On-site

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the adoption of design thinking and user-centered design principles throughout the organization. * Contribute to the evolution of our design system ...

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How much do user centered design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 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 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,224 per year, or $51.1 per hour.

UI/UX Designer

Science Applications International Corporation

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

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Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and creative UI/UX Designer with strong front-end development abilities. 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 user interfaces for web applications.
  • Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into user-centered design solutions.
  • Create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts, user flows, and interactions.
  • Develop responsive front-end code using HTML, CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript libraries, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and optimized performance.
  • Implement and maintain design systems, style guides, UI component libraries, and design tokens to ensure consistent, scalable, and cohesive user experiences across products.
  • Collaborate closely with back-end developers to integrate front-end code with server-side logic and databases.
  • Participate in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to a positive team environment.
  • Conduct and support discovery, user research and usability testing efforts, incorporating insights and feedback into iterative design improvements.
  • Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and collaborate in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.

Qualifications
  • U.S. Citizen and an active Secret clearance or higher
  • 5+ years of experience as a UI/UX Designer in software design
  • Proficiency in prototyping tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, or similar software, as well as visual design tools including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with the ability to independently hand-code and troubleshoot modern front-end technologies
  • Experience with front-end frameworks like Angular, React, or Vue.js, and design libraries such as Bootstrap and Material UI
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, interaction design, and scalable component-based design systems
  • Comfortable working in a lean team environment where designers contribute directly to implementation and collaborate closely with engineering
  • Experience working in an Agile environment and the ability to adapt to evolving requirements

About Us
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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