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Lead UX Researcher / Designer

Agile Six is a remote-first company partnering with federal agencies to create innovative, human-centered solutions. We are seeking a highly experienced Lead UX Designer / Researcher to lead design system strategy and user research initiatives for important government projects, focusing on accessibility and user experience improvements.

Skills

  • Expertise in human-centered, interaction, and UI design including accessibility.
  • Strong knowledge of scaling and managing design systems in enterprise environments.
  • Proficiency in Figma and modern prototyping tools.
  • Experience leveraging AI tools in UX design and development lifecycles.
  • Effective collaboration within Agile, cross-functional teams.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to lead user research including discovery, synthesis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve the strategic direction for the design system aligned with accessibility and product goals.
  • Create consistent and scalable design patterns using the existing design system.
  • Develop design deliverables at all fidelities from sketches to high-fidelity prototypes.
  • Lead and manage user research efforts using various methodologies.
  • Communicate design visions and tradeoffs with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Integrate AI-powered design tools to enhance UX deliverables and development processes.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to ensure design implementation matches intent.
  • Maintain synchronization of UX work with product roadmap and flag research/design issues.
  • Mentor junior UX team members and support company-wide UX practices and hiring efforts.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Relevant Master’s or Doctorate degrees count towards experience requirements.

Benefits

  • Self-managed work/life balance and flexibility.
  • Competitive and equitable salary.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401K matching.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer paid short and long term disability insurance.
  • Employer paid life insurance.
  • Generous paid time off, including federal and floating holidays.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Self-managed professional development and wellness days.
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