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**Overview** As a **UI/UX Designer** ,you willbe responsible forguiding government clients through our Design Intelligenceframework, incorporating human-centered methods to solve complex user experience challenges. You will plan and execute UX initiatives from discovery through interface design; research, prototyping, iteration, visual design, user, usability, and accessibility testing. You will serve as the voice of the customer and make sure their needs are considered and met within a proposed solution. **Contributions** **Responsibilities:** + Participatein all aspects of the discovery process tounderstand:client missionandgoals; stakeholders,usersand their ecosystems; current state journeys; user segments; program and project objectives + Conduct workshops and interviews to help frame pain points and opportunities, define insights,validatehypothesis, and create a compelling experience vision + Understand the relevance of and how artifacts like journey maps, service blueprints, personas,ecosystemand experience maps fit into crafting the user experience + Conduct user researchand testingand effectively translate user needs intoan implementable digital experience + Collaborate and communicate stakeholder and user needs on a cross functional team within an agile environment + Understand and embrace the specifications and constraints of a given technology, platform and/or operational environment + Designintuitive,elegant, and accessibleinterfacessupported througha test and learn process + Ensure all deliverables across a variety of projects are produced at the highest quality **Qualifications** **Qualifications** + Ability to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance + 2+ years of professional UXandUIexperiencedesigningviablesolutions for multi-platform digital products + Current portfoliodemonstratingideology, methods, tools, skills, and craft + Demonstrated experience conducting primary and secondary user-research including user-interviews, discovery and co-creation workshops, heuristic evaluation, and card sorting (for example), and applying those insights to personas, journey maps, site maps, ecosystem maps, information architecture, and interface design + Demonstrated experienceinUIdesign includingwireframing, low and high-fidelity prototyping, moderated and unmoderated user testing, and accessibility testing + Knowledge and experience with 508 compliance requirements + Experience working on a scrum team within the Agile delivery frameworkand experience integrating research and design into technical sprints including writing user stories and story pointing + Proficiencyintools likeAdobe Creative Suite, Sketch,Figma,Zeplinand other prototypingtools + Desire to keep pace with ever-changing industry tools and best practices with the ability to make recommendations as needed for the best outcome + Experiencecollaborating withina multi-disciplinary delivery team includingservice designers, technologists, data scientists, engineers, solution architects, and change managers + 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 **Bonus Points** + Previouswork experience in or with the federal government + Previouswork experience as a consultant + Experience working on a cross-functional Salesforce implementation team **About** **steampunk** **About Steam** **punk** Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $140,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. **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,Healthand DoD sectors. Through our **Design Intelligence process** , we are fundamentally changing the expectations ourFederalclients 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 . _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_ _._ Refer a Friend ( **Need help finding the right job?** We can recommend jobs specifically for you! **Job Location** _US-VA-McLean_ **Posted Date** _3 days ago_ _(11/21/2025 1:46 PM)_ **_Job ID_** _7049_ **_Clearance Requirement_** _Public Trust_

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