UI / UX Developer, Associate

Key Responsibilities

• user-centered interfaces that improve usability and user satisfaction
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and high-fidelity designs for web-based applications
• Conduct usability reviews and recommend design improvements
• Support modernization efforts for existing applications, forms, and dashboards
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand user needs and define user journeys
• Ensure designs align with accessibility standards and usability best practices
• Develop and maintain responsive web interfaces using React, JavaScript, 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
• Design intuitive experiences for AI-powered features and workflows
• Translate business requirements into user-focused design solutions
• Conduct usability testing and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities
• Maintain UI/UX documentation, design standards, and style guides
• Develop user-facing documentation and visual reference materials as needed
• Support knowledge transfer and training efforts

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: Minimum 2-5 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
• Experience: Exposure to AI/ML or Generative AI technologies (LLMs, chatbots, or automation tools)
• Experience: Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and usability best practices
• Experience: Using HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience: Using GitHub for version control and collaborative development
• Experience: Designing UI for AI-powered applications (chatbots, AI assistants, or search tools)
• Experience: Working with Azure OpenAI, LLMs, or AI-driven platforms
• Experience: Implementing Section 508 accessibility standards
• Experience: Working with design systems and component libraries
• Familiarity: With RAG pipelines and AI-driven search interfaces
• Certifications: 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.)

Compensation And Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $115,000 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.