What are the responsibilities and job description for the User Interface (UI)/User Experience (UX) Designer - AI Systems position at Ampcus, Inc?
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.
Job Title: User Interface (UI)/User Experience (UX) Designer - AI Systems
Location: Chantilly, VA
Position Summary:
- We are seeking an experienced, creative and user-centered User Interface (UI)/Experience (UX) Designer to lead the design of intuitive, accessible, and mission-aligned interfaces for AI-enabled applications at a leading independent federal agency focused on financial system stability.
- This role will play a critical part in shaping how users interact with advanced technologies-including Agentic AI, Generative AI (GenAI), and traditional ML systems-by translating complex functionality into seamless digital experiences.
- The UX Designer will collaborate with developers, AI engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure that AI automations are usable, inclusive, and aligned with agency goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- User-Centered Design
- Lead UI/UX design efforts for AI-enabled applications, including dashboards, agent interfaces, and GenAI-powered tools.
- Conduct user research, interviews, and usability testing to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
- AI Interaction Design
- Design intuitive user experiences for interacting with GenAI models and Agentic AI systems, including conversational interfaces and autonomous workflows.
- Ensure that AI outputs are presented clearly, responsibly, and in context for decision-making and task execution.
- Collaborate with technical teams to align UX design with AI capabilities and constraints.
- Accessibility & Compliance
- Ensure all designs meet federal accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508) and usability best practices.
- Advocate for inclusive design principles and ensure interfaces are usable by diverse audiences.
- Collaboration & Iteration
- Work closely with full-stack developers, technical writers, and change management specialists to deliver cohesive user experiences.
- Participate in agile development cycles, design reviews, and sprint planning.
- Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and evolving requirements.
- Documentation & Communication
- Maintain design documentation, style guides, and component libraries.
- Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and leadership.
- Support training and onboarding materials with visual aids and user flows.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in public sector or regulated environments.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in UX/UI design, preferably in enterprise environments.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design for complex systems or data-driven applications.
- Familiarity with front-end development workflows and collaboration with developers.
- Experience designing interfaces for AI/ML applications or data visualization tools.
- Familiarity with GenAI and Agentic AI interaction patterns.
- Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch).
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices.
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.