Lead UI​/UX Subject Matter Expert; SME

Lead UI/UX Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Category:
Software Development/ Engineering Main location:
United States, Maryland, Baltimore Alternate Location(s):
United States, Virginia, Fairfax Position : J

Employment Type:

Full Time U.S.

- CGI Federal roles - What we do matters

We are seeking a visionary and hands on Lead UI/UX Subject Matter Expert to spearhead the design and delivery of exceptional user experiences across a Large Federal Government system. This leadership role combines strategic thinking with deep executional expertise in wire framing, workflow design, usability, and UI support. You will guide a team, collaborate with cross functional stakeholders, and shape the future of our product interfaces with a relentless focus on user needs and business impact.
*** This position is located in our Fairfax, VA or Baltimore, MD office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable***

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Lead design thinking workshops and discovery sessions to align stakeholders and uncover user needs.
• Influence product roadmaps by advocating for user centered design and measurable UX outcomes.
• Create and oversee wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and interaction models that drive intuitive experiences.
• Architect end to end workflows that optimize usability, efficiency, and accessibility.
• Conduct and synthesize usability testing, heuristic evaluations, and user research to inform design decisions.
• Partner with Product Managers, Engineers, and Business Analysts to translate requirements into elegant design solutions.
• Serve as the primary UX point of contact for executive stakeholders and client facing teams. Establish and maintain design standards, toolkits, and best practices across teams.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• 7+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or SME role.
• Mastery of wire framing and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Axure).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic UX thinking and impactful design solutions.
• Deep understanding of usability principles, 508 Compliance, accessibility standards (WCAG), and responsive design.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or related field

Skills:

• UX Strategy

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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