UI/UX Design Specialist — Hybrid, Ashburn

Job overview

The full-time UI/UX Design Specialist role is hybrid in Ashburn, VA, two to three days per week. Compensation is not specified. Niyam develops mission-critical technology for areas including emergency preparedness and response, natural resource management, law enforcement and justice, health IT, and global citizen services. This position supports work with a federal client and is contingent upon contract award. The designer creates accessible, user-centered digital experiences for legacy and modernized systems. The role supports mission objectives by translating requirements into design solutions, maintaining consistent design systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying user research and feedback.

What you'll do

• Contribute UI/UX design solutions in Agile sprint cycles
• design user-centered interfaces for custom software
• establish consistent look and feel across applications
• translate business requirements with stakeholders, developers, and product teams
• create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
• maintain design systems, style guides, and UI components
• assess feasibility with technical teams
• ensure usability, quality, and timely design delivery
• mentor junior designers
• present design strategies
• use research, feedback, and data to inform decisions
• promote accessibility standards and UX best practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ui/ux design specialist

user experience

user interface design

hybrid

ashburn va

niyamit

federal client

agile/scrum

figma

wireframes and prototypes

design systems

accessibility

section 508

contract award contingent

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible work hours, remote work options, fully paid training and advancement opportunities, and a collaborative environment.

Why this role

Hybrid in Ashburn two to three days per week; position is associated with a proposal and contingent upon contract award. Requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust.

About the employer

NiyamIT is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.