UI/UX Designer

About The Company

LMI is a leading provider of innovative digital solutions dedicated to accelerating government impact through advanced technology and strategic expertise. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI specializes in delivering mission-critical platforms and AI-enabled software tailored for federal agencies, including defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors. The organization emphasizes agility, collaboration, and rapid deployment, investing in cutting-edge prototypes and technology to meet the evolving needs of government clients. With a commitment to impactful results, LMI leverages its extensive experience in federal deployment, strategic relationships, and mission-ready solutions to enhance operational outcomes. The company's culture fosters innovation, human-centered design, and a focus on building software that directly supports national security and operational missions.

About The Role

The UI/UX Designer (Remote) at LMI plays a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of next-generation software solutions supporting U.S. Army modernization initiatives. This position requires an active Secret security clearance and entails working closely with a multidisciplinary team comprising Product Owners, Software Engineers, Technical Program Managers, Scrum Masters, Forward Deployed Engineers, and Army stakeholders. The primary responsibility is to design intuitive, mission-ready user interfaces that facilitate rapid understanding of information, informed decision-making, and efficient execution of operations in dynamic environments. The ideal candidate will translate complex operational workflows, command and control processes, and mission requirements into modern, human-centered designs that perform reliably in real-world Army scenarios. The role emphasizes applying commercial UX best practices and human-centered design principles to ensure cloud-native, AI-enabled software is not only powerful but also user-friendly, accessible, and trusted by operational personnel. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering software that enhances operational awareness, decision speed, and mission effectiveness, directly impacting Army operations worldwide.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a UX/UI Designer, Product Designer, or similar role supporting complex software products.
• Proficiency in designing modern web-based applications using user-centered design principles.
• Experience translating ambiguous operational requirements into intuitive user experiences.
• Expertise with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or equivalent.
• Strong collaboration skills with Product Owners, Software Engineers, and Agile teams.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design, interaction design, visual design, accessibility, and responsive design principles.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and SDLC processes.
• Exceptional visual design skills with an emphasis on usability, clarity, and information hierarchy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating design concepts to technical teams and stakeholders.

Desired Skills

• Experience designing software for the Department of Defense or federal government clients.
• Knowledge of Army operations, Mission Command systems, and Command and Control applications.
• Experience designing geospatial applications, COPs, GIS-enabled interfaces, and operational dashboards.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled software, decision support tools, and workflow automation.
• Understanding of cloud-native architectures, containerization, DevSecOps, and secure software deployment practices.
• Experience working with front-end technologies such as React and TypeScript.
• Knowledge of secure environment requirements including RMF, ATO, and IL5/IL6 classifications.
• Prior experience supporting military users, software fielding, or forward-deployed engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX/UI design efforts for innovative software solutions aligned with U.S. Army modernization goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define user experience objectives and establish design standards.
• Conduct user research, interviews, workshops, and usability testing with Army personnel to gather operational insights.
• Translate complex workflows and operational requirements into clear user journeys, task flows, and information architectures.
• Create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, interactive prototypes, and detailed UI specifications.
• Develop and maintain a scalable design system with reusable components, typography, color schemes, and accessibility standards.
• Design interfaces that visualize operational data, geospatial information, COPs, AI-assisted recommendations, and mission workflows.
• Partner with Software Engineers to ensure designs are technically feasible, performant, and secure.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Perform usability testing and incorporate operational feedback to refine designs iteratively.
• Create UX artifacts including personas, journey maps, workflow diagrams, and documentation.
• Support demonstrations, executive briefings, and operational evaluations with compelling prototypes and visualizations.
• Establish and promote scalable UX practices, standards, and reusable design assets for ongoing and future projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary within the range of $92,000 to $158,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Full-time salaried position with high fringe benefits.
• Remote work flexibility, enabling work from anywhere within the United States.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical U.S. Army modernization initiatives.
• Engagement with a multidisciplinary team of experts in defense technology and software development