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As a UX designer, you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our Design ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

The contractor will work with teams leveraging Microsoft Dynamics and deliver high-quality ... user experience and user interface designs ready for development handoff • Apply and contribute ...

Job Summary: UX/UIDesigner Compensation, Benefits and Duration Minimum Compensation: USD 44,000 ... This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if ...

UX Researcher

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K/yr

The UX Researcher partners with Product Owners, the Director of Product, IT Development, Operations, Support, Third-Party Design Contractor(s), and end users as GTI's design partner to ensure ...

The UX Researcher partners with Product Owners, the Director of Product, IT Development, Operations, Support, Third-Party Design Contractor(s), and end users as GTI's design partner to ensure ...

Collaborate with Government and contractor personnel to support system development, integration, testing, and change management activities, and provide required UI/UX documentation and deliverables.

Overview As a UI/UX designer , you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

The UX Researcher partners with Product Owners, the Director of Product, IT Development, Operations, Support, Third-Party Design Contractor(s), and end users as GTI's design partner to ensure ...

UX Researcher

High Point, NC · On-site

$90K/yr

The UX Researcher partners with Product Owners, the Director of Product, IT Development, Operations, Support, Third-Party Design Contractor(s), and end users as GTI's design partner to ensure ...

Job Summary: UX/UIDesigner Senior UI/UX (Product) Designer - Individual Contributor Location: US ... This position is not available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if ...

Job Summary: UX/UIDesigner Senior UI/UX (Product) Designer - Individual Contributor Location: US ... This position is not available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if ...

Overview As a UX designer, you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

As a UI/UX designer , you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our Design ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

IOP is seeking a contractor position that is needed to handle the duties and responsibilities of the currently vacant Training Developer position on the IOP UX Team. * This position requires a unique ...

Job Summary: UX/UIDesigner Compensation, Benefits and Duration Minimum Compensation: USD 44,000 ... This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if ...

In 2015 we placed more than 6,000 contractors across select 100+ clients that we service. End ... Senior UX Researcher Location: Boston, MA / Eden Prairie, MN / Rocky Hill, CT Duration: 6 month ...

... contracting. We are an employee-owned company with a startup mindset and time-tested approaches ... You will plan and execute UX initiatives from discovery through interface design; research ...

Overview As a UX designer, you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

Overview As a UI/UX designer , you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our ... Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients ...

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How much do user experience contractor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for user experience contractor in the United States is $120,088.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between User Experience Contractor vs User Experience Designer?

AspectUser Experience ContractorUser Experience Designer
CredentialsTypically requires a portfolio, relevant certifications (e.g., NN/g, UX certifications), and experienceRequires a degree in design, human-computer interaction, or related fields, along with a portfolio
Work EnvironmentContract-based, project-specific, often freelance or temporary rolesFull-time or part-time employment within organizations or agencies
Industry UsageCommon in consulting, startups, and agencies for short-term projectsWidely used in tech, corporate, and product companies for ongoing design work

The main difference is that a User Experience Contractor is typically hired on a temporary basis for specific projects, focusing on delivering UX solutions quickly. In contrast, a User Experience Designer often works as a full-time employee, involved in ongoing design processes and team collaboration. Both roles require similar skills and credentials but differ mainly in employment type and project scope.

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Infographic showing various User Experience Contractor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 21% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,088 per year, or $57.7 per hour.
UX/UI Designer

UX/UI Designer

Steampunk

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

As a UX designer, you will be responsible for guiding government clients through our Design Intelligence™ process, incorporating human-centered methods to solve complex user experience challenges. You will plan and execute UX initiatives from discovery through design, prototyping, iteration, and testing. You will serve as the voice of the customer and make sure their needs are considered and met within a proposed solution.


Responsibilities:

  • Participation in all aspects of the design process to understand the problem we are trying to solve, conduct user interviews, uncover pain points and opportunities, and create a compelling experience vision
  • Understand the relevance of and how artifacts like personas, journey maps, user flows, stakeholder maps, experience maps, and ecosystems fit into crafting the user experience
  • Conduct user research and effectively translate user needs into actionable strategy
  • Design intuitive and elegant digital solutions supported through testing and iterative design
  • Understand and contribute to branding and design libraries
  • Drive adoptability and usability of interfaces and systems we develop
  • Ensure all deliverables across a variety of projects are produced at the highest quality

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance
  • 4+ years of professional UX/UI design experience creating viable solutions for multi-platform digital products, mobile, and responsive web design
  • Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience applying UX/UI methods and tools, including low and high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and usability testing
  • Understand how to integrate user research with technology in an agile environment
  • UI design skills and familiarity with design systems
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Invision, Axure, and/or other prototyping tools
  • Desire to keep pace with ever-changing industry tools and best practices with the ability to make recommendations as needed for the best outcome
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, including service designers, technologists, product managers, and engineers
  • A natural curiosity for solving problems coupled with strong analytical skills
  • A collaborative nature with excellent written communication and presentation skills
  • Experience working in a project-based environment
  • Degree or equivalent experience in HCD, HCI, and/or UX design
  • Experience working on a cross-functional Salesforce implementation team is desired but not required

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors.  Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges.  As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.