UX/UI Designer – Journeyman

IDS International; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

IDS International is seeking a UX/UI Designer – Journeyman for its Annapolis Junction office. This role focuses on user experience strategy and scalable interface design while collaborating with various teams to enhance user-centered solutions. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with a portfolio to apply.

The compensation for this position ranges from $100,000 to $110,000 annually. The role prioritizes high-quality user experience across all projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in UX/UI design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design capabilities.
• Experience with Agile working environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement UX strategy across multiple products to enhance user experience.
• Maintain and develop a comprehensive design system.
• Conduct user research and create user journey maps.

Skills

UX strategy implementation

Design system development

User research and wireframing

Human-Centered Design principles

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Portfolio required

Associate’s degree or High School Diploma with 7 years of experience

Job description

Job Title

UX/UI Designer – Journeyman

Why IDS?

IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.

Locations

Annapolis Junction, MD

Shifts Available

Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

Job Description

IDS is seeking an experienced UX/UI Designer – Journeyman, for ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary, to support user experience strategy, design system development, and delivery of high-quality user‑centered design solutions. This role involves designing intuitive, scalable interfaces and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to improve user experience across complex systems.

Key Duties

• Implements UX strategy and vision across a large portfolio, ensuring consistent and high-quality user experiences
• Maintains a comprehensive design system to drive consistency, scalability, and efficiency across products
• Supports design activities including workshops and design sprints to enhance collaboration across teams
• Assists with user research, creates user journey maps, and develops wireframes and high‑fidelity prototypes
• Advocates for end‑users by identifying workflows, pain points, and needs to inform design solutions
• Follows UX design processes and applies Human‑Centered Design principles within Agile environments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• OR Associate’s degree or High School Diploma with 7 years of experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience (aligned to the education substitution structure above)
• Portfolio required

Compensation

• $100,000k - $110,000k
• Benefits

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

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