User Experience Design Director Jobs in Virginia

About Niyam IT (Niyam)

Niyam was founded in 2007 by a group of consultants who shared a unique vision: a technology company steeped in orderly process yet driven by passion and innovation. Over the following decade, we fine-tuned our craft and built an impressive track record of successful outcomes, securing our reputation as the go-to provider of smart, innovative solutions.

Today, Niyam is at the forefront of the industry, leading the way in crafting mission-critical technologies for Emergency Preparedness & Response, Natural Resource Management, Law Enforcement & Justice, Health IT, and Global Citizen Services.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Work Hours: Life doesn’t always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively.
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• Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam.

Join us in creating a workplace where innovation, diversity, and well-being thrive. Your journey at Niyam awaits. Apply today!

Niyam is seeking a UI/UX Designer to join our team in support of our work with a federal client. This role involves designing intuitive, user-centered digital experiences for both legacy and modernized systems while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a strong balance of creative design expertise, technical awareness, and leadership ability to deliver high-quality, accessible, and scalable solutions aligned with mission objectives. This full-time position will be hybrid to Ashburn, VA 2-3 days/week. This position is associated with a proposal submission and is contingent upon contract award. Candidates selected through this process may be considered for employment should the contract be awarded to our organization.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Serve as an Agile Scrum team member delivering UI/UX design solutions in iterative sprint cycles.
• Conceptualize and design user-centered interfaces for custom software applications across legacy and modernized systems.
• Lead the development of a consistent look-and-feel and standardized user experience across multiple applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and product teams to translate business requirements into effective design solutions.
• Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs to communicate concepts and user flows.
• Establish and maintain design systems, style guides, and standardized UI components.
• Partner with functional and technical teams to assess feasibility and refine design approaches.
• Ensure product quality, usability, and timely delivery of design artifacts.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to junior designers and team members.
• Develop and present design strategies aligned with business goals and user needs.
• Apply user research, feedback, and data-driven insights to inform design decisions.
• Promote and enforce UX best practices, accessibility standards, and consistency across applications.
  

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• US Citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust.
• Bachelor’s degree  in a related field, such as Interactive Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Graphic Design or Human Factors.
• At least seven (7) years of professional experience in UI/UX design, visual design, interaction design, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience designing responsive web applications that are intuitive and user-friendly across devices.
• Experience building web applications (forms, workflows, etc.).
• Proficiency with enterprise design tools such as Figma (preferred), Axure, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Experience collaborating with product owners, developers, stakeholders, and end users.
• Strong understanding of design trade-offs, technical constraints, and maintainability considerations.
• Knowledge of modern front-end frameworks (e.g., Angular) and their impact on design implementation.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Design Thinking certification (e.g., IDEO, Stanford, MIT, Cornell, or similar programs).
• Experience designing for accessibility standards, including Section 508 compliance.
• Background in information architecture and user flow optimization.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Angular.
• Advanced understanding of Agile and Lean methodologies.
• Experience developing enterprise-level design systems and UX standards.
• Ability to educate and mentor teams on user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Experience applying advanced UX principles to drive innovation and improve user experience outcomes.
  

Application Deadline: This position will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Niyam is an Equal Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, disability, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.  If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to complete your application, or if you face challenges using our online application system and need an alternative way to apply, please reach out to us at +1 703.429.2450 or email hr@niyamit.com.