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UI/UX Designer jobs in Washington, DC
Designs digital interfaces and the experiences behind them, turning user research into wireframes, prototypes, and finished screens that are clear, consistent, and easy to navigate.
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$36–$93/hr
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$125k
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Effectiveness ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:The Organizational Design Consultant assesses current organizational structures and designs new operating…
Opening / Selling Statement - Our Seattle based Digital Retail Workplace partner is looking for an experienced and influential Sr. UI/UX Designer to join a product team focused on improving their NextGen POS. The Designe…
This individual will support information and communication technology (ICT) Section 508 conformance validation testing, defect reporting, remediation planning and guidance, and training efforts across the agency's enterp…
We are designing the experiences that power Amazon's worldwide delivery network-enabling the delivery of billions of packages to customers... ...delivery network moving. Key job responsibilities - Lead end-to-end UX desi…
them the company, to be as successful as possible inventing and delivering for customers, today and tomorrow. We seek a Principal UX Designer who excels in strategic thinking and thrives where no playbook exists. You wil…
The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO)is seeking an ServiceNow UI/UX Designer to lead the design and enhancement of user-centered digital experiences across the District of Columbia Government's ServiceNow pla…
Job Title: UX Designer Location: Washington, DC Type: Direct Hire Work Model: 3 days onsite Security Clearance... ...scores, task success rates). ~ Develop modular, responsive UI components based on U.S. Web Design Syste…
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What ui/ux designers earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $36–$48 | $75k–$100k |
| Mid level | $51–$69 | $106k–$144k |
| Senior | $69–$93 | $144k–$194k |
Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
FigmaWireframing and prototypingUser researchInteraction designDesign systemsUsability testingAccessibility (WCAG)Cross-functional collaboration
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a recent project in your portfolio.
Structure it as problem, constraints, process, and outcome. Spend more time on decisions and trade-offs than on the final screens.
How do you handle disagreement with a product manager about a design decision?
Show that you anchor debates in user evidence and business goals rather than taste. A short story about a productive compromise works well.
How do you approach a redesign when there is no existing research?
Describe lightweight ways to gather signal fast: analytics review, support tickets, a handful of user interviews, and heuristic evaluation.
How do you decide when a design is ready to ship?
Talk about testable success criteria, usability testing, and shipping iteratively. Perfection is not the bar; learning is.
Tell me about a time usability testing changed your design.
Pick a concrete example where you were surprised by users. It signals humility and a genuine research practice.
How do you work with engineers to make sure designs are built as intended?
Mention early involvement, clear specs, design tokens or a shared system, and reviewing builds before release.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For ui/ux designers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with a portfolio link near your name; most hiring managers open it before reading further.
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Describe outcomes for each project, such as task completion or conversion changes, not just the tools you used.
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Name the parts of the process you personally owned, since team projects can hide your contribution.
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List your research methods explicitly, from interviews to usability tests, so the role reads as UX and not only UI.
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Mention design system work and accessibility practice; both are common screening criteria.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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