About the position
Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA seeking a Design Lead (UX/UI). This is a full-time and onsite position in DMV area.
Responsibilities
- Apply human-centered design practices to develop user-friendly, accessible digital experiences that align with OHS mission needs and stakeholder goals.
- Lead user research, interviews, and usability testing to gather feedback and translate findings into actionable design improvements.
- Create and maintain wireframes, interactive prototypes, and UI specifications that meet Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards.
- Design and optimize responsive, mobile-first interfaces that function consistently across devices, browsers, and bandwidth conditions.
- Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and subject matter experts in Agile sprints to iterate and refine user-centered solutions.
- Establish and enforce consistent design systems, interaction patterns, and branding across all user-facing IT-AMS components.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
- 4-6 years of experience in merging technology, design, and user experience
- Working knowledge of UI/UX
- Experience with Human Centered Design (HCD)
- Experience conducting user research and data
- Experience developing design patterns and iterative prototyping and testing
- WCAG and Digital Services Playbook knowledge
- Familiarity with 508 testing
- Experience integrating user feedback into Agile sprints
- Has previously worked in an Agile environment
- Familiarity with database concepts including data modelling, objects, analysis and security to promote productive collaboration with the Database Architect
Nice-to-haves
- Prior HHS experience is preferred
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and all Federal Holidays off
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Pre-Tax Benefit Programs
- Wellness and Work-Life Support
- Professional Development
- Performance and Referral Bonuses
- Life and Disability Insurance
