User Experience Designer Level 2

User Experience Designer Level 2

woodcons.com

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$100,000 to $100,000 per year

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Overview: WOOD Federal Solutions is seeking a UX/UI Designer (Level 2) to join a collaborative, mission‑focused team designing user experiences for sophisticated systems, tools, and applications. This role is ideal for a mid‑career designer who brings strong interaction design skills, a passion for user‑centered development, and experience contributing to the full lifecycle of UX design in technical environments. You’ll work closely with product owners, engineers, and subject matter experts to transform complex workflows into intuitive, modern user experiences.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

• Lead the planning, design, and development of user experience workflows, interface conventions, and visual design elements. 
• Support requirement‑gathering sessions, analyze user needs, and translate findings into experience design artifacts (wireframes, prototypes, mock‑ups, visualizations).
• Participate in trade‑off discussions with engineering teams to balance usability, technical constraints, and system performance.
• Apply UX best practices to design intuitive interactions for tools, devices, and system interfaces.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by recommending new interaction patterns, design techniques, or visualization approaches.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure design intent is maintained throughout development and integration.

Required Education & Years of Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human‑Centered Design, Digital Media, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in UX/UI or User Experience Design.

Additional Skills Required:

• 5+ years leading or contributing to full project lifecycle design within the last 10 years.
• Experience designing for enterprise or mission‑critical systems.
• Familiarity with modern UX tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Miro, etc.)
• Ability to communicate design intent clearly with engineering and product teams.
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe development environments.

Fringe Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and career advancement. As a vital part of impactful projects, you will have the chance to drive innovation and shape the future of government systems engineering.

• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and flexible environment that values work-life balance. Join a team of top-tier professionals and engage in dynamic, cross-functional collaboration. Your strategic mindset and proactive approach will be highly valued and supported.

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We recognize and reward your expertise and dedication to excellence.

WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.