Designer Jobs is hiring: Staff Web Designer, UI/UX (R5944) in Washington

Shield AI

is hiring a Staff Web Designer, UI/UX (R5944) for an

onsite

role in

Washington, DC . This Senior Designer position sits on the

Marketing team , helping develop and execute

integrated brand campaigns

by translating strategy and creative direction into cohesive visual systems across many touchpoints. The role offers

pay within USD 117,000 to 170,000

per year, plus

bonus, benefits, and equity .
What you'll do

Partner closely with the

Director of Brand and Creative

to turn campaign strategy and creative direction into distinctive visual concepts and systems that work across

digital, social, events, presentations, advertising , and other brand touchpoints.
Act as a creative partner from

early concept development

through

visual exploration, production, and launch , shaping how ideas move from direction to execution.
Contribute to

briefs , develop campaign ideas, establish visual direction, and convert approved concepts into clear systems other designers and external partners can execute consistently.
Own

high-visibility design work , while providing direction, feedback, and hands-on support across the broader campaign.
Collaborate with

writers, designers, video teams, marketers , and external partners to connect messaging and visuals, solve creative problems, and keep creative aligned as requirements change.
Switch between concept and execution, present and defend your thinking, incorporate feedback without weakening the idea, and deliver polished work under demanding timelines.
Raise the creative standard across Shield AI by ensuring campaigns feel

clear, cohesive, and unmistakably on brand .
What you bring

6+ years

of professional design experience, with a portfolio showing conceptually strong, integrated brand campaigns.
Expert command of visual design:

typography, composition, color, imagery, and art direction .
Proven ability to translate campaign strategy and creative briefs into

distinctive concepts

and

scalable visual systems .
Experience designing campaigns across

digital, social, advertising, events, presentations , and other brand touchpoints.
Ability to move fluidly from early concepts through detailed design and final production.
Advanced proficiency

in

Adobe Creative Suite

and

Figma .
Experience directing and reviewing work produced by

designers, agencies, and production partners .
Strong presentation skills , including explaining and defending creative decisions to senior stakeholders.
Experience collaborating with writers, marketers, video teams, and other creative disciplines.
Ability to manage multiple high-visibility projects, make sound decisions with incomplete information, and deliver excellent work under tight deadlines.
Strong understanding of production requirements across

digital and print

formats.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to

brand consistency .
Ability to operate as a

senior individual contributor , taking ownership without requiring day-to-day direction.
Technologies

Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Compensation and benefits

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within the listed range + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within the listed range + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including skill set, level of experience, and location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
Additional details

Shield AI is proud to be an

equal opportunity workplace

and an

affirmative action employer . If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, let us know.
Shield AI may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process (such as reviewing applications and analyzing information). These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. For more information about how your data is processed, contact us.
Preferred qualifications

Experience designing for aerospace, defense, advanced technology, or another complex technical industry.
Experience translating technical products and capabilities into clear, compelling campaign creative.
Background working in an in-house brand studio or creative agency on large, integrated campaigns.
Experience partnering closely with a creative director from initial concept through launch.
Art direction experience across photography, illustration, motion, video, and 3D.
Experience directing agencies, freelancers, photographers, and other production partners.
Familiarity with environmental graphics, event experiences, and large-format production.
Experience developing campaign systems that can be extended consistently by other designers and teams.
Working knowledge of motion design, video production, or 3D workflows.
Familiarity with legal, brand, data-handling, and export-control reviews for public-facing creative work.

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