{"id":943904,"url":"https://alion.io/job/metrostar-sr-uiux-designer-i-4","title":"Sr. UI/UX Designer I","company":{"id":678241,"name":"MetroStar","domain":"metrostar.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/metrostar-2","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":7,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":20,"computed_at":"2026-09-25T05:45:01Z"}},"role":"Design","role_family":"Design","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Washington, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":152000,"max":189000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":189000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":4,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"Figma","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-07-16T20:22:17Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-04","last_verified_at":"2026-09-25T19:25:36Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":71,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":71},"description":"As Sr. UI/UX Designer I, you’ll lead the visual identity and user interface design for a mission-critical data brokerage solution, establishing the core UI, design system, and brand strategy from the ground up. You'll translate user and business requirements into high-fidelity designs, create a cohesive visual language and reusable UI components, and collaborate closely with the UX Lead, product team, and data engineers to deliver an intuitive, accessible, and visually compelling experience. You'll also develop external marketing and presentation materials that promote the product and drive adoption across the mission community.\nYou're a great fit for this role if you fearlessly collaborate with clients, users, and cross-functional teams to build exceptional products; have strong expertise in responsive web design, branding, typography, color theory, and modern UI design principles; understand how to create flexible, adaptive digital experiences; are passionate about crafting intuitive and inspiring interfaces; and take ownership of your work while communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nWe know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.\nIf you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!\nWhat you’ll do:\nLead the visual design strategy, brand identity, and overall look and feel of a mission-critical data brokerage solution.\nDesign and establish the foundational UI kit and scalable design system that will serve as the product's visual framework.\nCreate high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and polished user interfaces that translate complex requirements into intuitive experiences.\nOwn the interface and interaction design, ensuring a modern, accessible, and visually compelling user experience.\nCollaborate with product managers, UX designers, developers, and stakeholders in an Agile environment to deliver user-centered solutions.\nDevelop and maintain the product's visual language, graphic identity, and reusable design components.\nProduce externally facing marketing and communication materials, including presentations, graphics, and collateral, to promote the solution and drive adoption.\nPartner with cross-functional teams to solve complex client challenges through thoughtful, high-quality visual design.\nContinuously refine and enhance the product's visual experience using user feedback, design best practices, and emerging design trends.\nWhat you’ll need to succeed:\nActive TS/SCI security clearance with a CI Polygraph.\nBachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Graphic Design, or a related field.\n4-7 years of experience with a strong focus on visual design, branding, and UI design systems.\nProven experience applying user-centered design principles to establish brand identity, build scalable UI systems, and enhance the visual appeal of digital products.\nExceptional visual design skills, supported by a portfolio showcasing branding, logo design, typography, color theory, and modern UI design.\nDemonstrated experience building design systems, UI kits, and reusable component libraries from the ground up.\nStrong proficiency in creating high-fidelity UI designs, visual mockups, prototypes, and responsive web experiences.\nExperience designing intuitive information architecture and scalable, user-friendly digital interfaces.\nAbility to transform complex data into clean, compelling data visualizations and dashboard experiences.\nStrong skills in iconography, vector graphics, visual storytelling, and digital brand development.\nProficiency with industry-standard design tools, including Figma.\nThis position requires the ability to work onsite five (5) days per week. Candidates must be able to meet this onsite requirement for the duration of the role.\nSALARY RANGE: $152,000 - $189,000\nThe salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: \nThe candidate's professional background and relevant work experience\nThe specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs\nInternal equity and alignment with current team compensation\nThis role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:\nPerformance-based bonuses\nCompany-paid training and/or certifications\nReferral bonuses\nApplication Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.\nAdditional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.\nBenefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nPaid time off (PTO) and holidays\nParental Leave and dependent care\nFlexible work arrangements\nProfessional development opportunities\nEmployee assistance and wellness programs\nLike we said, we are big fans of our people. That’s why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.\n What we want you to know:\nIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.\n Not ready to apply now? \nSign up to join our newsletter here.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6547,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":4,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Flexible schedule","Parental leave","Professional development","Retirement plans","Vision insurance","Wellness"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Digital Government","IT Consulting & Digital Transformation","AI Consulting & Integration"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-15T19:43:27Z"}],"liveness":{"score":7,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.235,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":70,"expected_fill_days":20,"reasons":["conf:1","evergreen","velocity","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-09-25T05:45:01Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":189000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/metrostar-sr-uiux-designer-i-4","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/metrostar-sr-uiux-designer-i-4.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-26T01:33:39Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1534,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3466,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-27T00:00:00Z"}}}