UI / UX Designer Developer, Senior

Rockville, MD

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Job Description

Job Title: UI/UX Designer Developer, Senior

Location: Rockville, MD
Clearance: Public Trust
Sponsorship: No sponsorship assistance is available for this position.
Hybrid: Minimum of 3 Days Onsite (May increase as Client needs may increase)

Job Overview:

LCG is seeking a UI/UX Designer Developer, Senior to support our NIH client in designing intuitive, user-centered digital experiences for AI-powered applications. This role combines modern UI/UX design and front-end development with emerging Generative AI technologies, including Azure OpenAI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and intelligent automation tools.

This role will support an NIH client focused on building AI-driven applications that enhance internal business processes and improve user engagement. The developer will design and implement user interfaces for AI applications such as chatbots, knowledge retrieval tools, and workflow automation platforms, ensuring a seamless and efficient user experience.

The successful candidate will collaborate with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to translate complex AI capabilities into intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces. The role involves building modern front-end applications using React (or similar frameworks), designing user journeys, and integrating AI-powered backend services into responsive UI experiences.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI modernization initiatives at NIH, improving usability, accessibility, and adoption of Generative AI tools across federal programs.

Key Responsibilities

UI/UX Design and User Experience

Design user-centered interfaces for AI-powered applications, ensuring intuitive workflows and seamless user interactions

Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs for web-based applications

Conduct user research, usability testing, and iterative design improvements based on feedback

Translate complex AI functionality (LLMs, chatbots, automation tools) into simple, accessible user experiences

Ensure compliance with federal accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508) and usability best practices

Collaborate with stakeholders to define user journeys, personas, and interaction models

Front-End Development

Develop responsive, modern web applications using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS

Build reusable UI components and design systems to support scalable application development

Integrate front-end interfaces with backend AI services via RESTful APIs

Optimize application performance, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility

Collaborate with backend developers to ensure seamless integration of UI with AI-driven services

AI-Driven Application Integration

Design and enhance user interfaces for AI-powered tools such as chatbots, knowledge assistants, and automation platforms

Integrate LLM-based features (e.g., conversational interfaces, summarization tools, search experiences) into front-end applications

Support development of user experiences for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) workflows and semantic search systems

Work with AI engineers to improve usability, explainability, and trust in AI-generated outputs

Contribute to enhancing the client AI Chat Tool with improved UX, accessibility, and interaction design

Collaboration and Agile Development

Work closely with product owners, developers, AI engineers, and stakeholders to deliver user-focused solutions

Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

Translate business requirements into design and technical implementation plans

Support rapid prototyping and iterative development of AI-enabled user experiences

Testing, Documentation, and Training

Conduct usability testing and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities

Develop and maintain UI/UX documentation, including design systems and style guides

Create user guides, training materials, and visual documentation for applications

Support knowledge transfer and training sessions for end users and stakeholders

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in related fields (Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, UX Design, Information Technology, Data Science, or similar)

Experience

Required:

Minimum 5 years of experience in UI/UX design and front-end development

Experience designing and developing responsive web applications using React (or similar frameworks)

Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and user interface designs using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch

Experience integrating front-end applications with APIs and backend services

Exposure to AI/ML or Generative AI technologies (LLMs, chatbots, or automation tools)

Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and usability best practices

Experience working with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript

Experience using GitHub for version control and collaborative development

Preferred:

Experience designing UI for AI-powered applications (chatbots, AI assistants, or search tools)

Experience working with Azure OpenAI, LLMs, or AI-driven platforms

Experience supporting federal IT environments (NIH or HHS preferred)

Experience implementing Section 508 accessibility standards

Experience with design systems and component libraries

Familiarity with RAG pipelines and AI-driven search interfaces

Certifications (Preferred)

Certified UX Professional (UX Certification)

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)

Front-End or UI/UX certifications (Google UX, etc.)

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong user-centered design mindset and attention to detail

Ability to simplify complex AI-driven functionality into intuitive user experiences

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile development environment

Self-motivated, proactive, and highly organized

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $140,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other protected status.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fraudulent job offers using LCG's name. LCG will never request payment-related details during the application process. Legitimate communication will only come from official company channels.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruiting

LCG may use artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated technologies to support portions of the recruiting and hiring process, including resume review, candidate matching, interview scheduling, skills assessment, and other administrative functions. AI-assisted tools are used solely to support our hiring process and do not independently determine employment outcomes. Final hiring decisions are made by trained hiring professionals following a comprehensive review of each candidate's qualifications. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and strive to ensure our hiring practices are fair, transparent, and compliant with applicable laws. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.