Mission-Driven UI/UX Designer — Joomla & WordPress

The Josef Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Josef Group in McLean, VA seeks a creative UI/UX Designer to design, develop, and maintain mission-focused websites using Joomla and WordPress. You will work with a Senior Communications Officer to enhance function, accessibility, and user experience.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in UI/UX and website management, with hands-on Joomla/WordPress experience and strong communication skills. This is an onsite role in McLean, VA, supporting digital content distribution and design

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph or Full Scope Polygraph.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in UI/UX design, website management, web development, or closely related field.
• Proficiency with Joomla and WordPress, including hands-on experience managing and maintaining websites.
• Experience updating website content, layouts, navigation, and functionality.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX design principles and user-centered website design.
• Ability to independently develop and recommend creative solutions to improve digital platforms.
• Experience translating stakeholder requirements into functional, visually effective website improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with communications professionals and technical teams.
• Willingness to work onsite in McLean, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, update, and maintain websites using Joomla and WordPress content management systems.
• Manage ongoing website content updates, functionality enhancements, and overall site performance.
• Develop visually appealing, intuitive, and user-friendly web layouts that improve accessibility and user engagement.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve website design, navigation, functionality, and content presentation.
• Recommend and implement creative digital solutions that enhance how information is organized, presented, and distributed.
• Collaborate with communications teams and stakeholders to translate business and mission requirements into effective web solutions.
• Maintain consistency in website design, branding, formatting, and user experience.
• Troubleshoot website issues and coordinate updates to ensure reliable functionality.
• Evaluate existing websites and recommend improvements based on usability, design principles, and organizational objectives.
• Communicate design concepts, technical recommendations, and project updates effectively to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Support additional digital communication initiatives as needed.

Skills

UI/UX design

Communication skills

Independent problem solving

Tools

Joomla

WordPress

Job description

The Josef Group in McLean, VA seeks a creative UI/UX Designer to design, develop, and maintain mission-focused websites using Joomla and WordPress. You will work with a Senior Communications Officer to enhance function, accessibility, and user experience.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in UI/UX and website management, with hands-on Joomla/WordPress experience and strong communication skills. This is an onsite role in McLean, VA, supporting digital content distribution and design