Web designer Jobs in Alexandria, VA

Senior Web Designer

Shield AI is hiring a Senior Web Designer to lead the visual design, structure, and ongoing evolution of our corporate website. In this role, you will own the design of web experiences across marketing, product, and recruiting pages, translating complex technical concepts into clear, compelling, and on-brand digital storytelling. You will define and maintain web design systems, layouts, and interaction patterns that elevate the Shield AI brand globally. This is a high-impact role for a design-driven creative who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment and collaborates closely with creative, content, and engineering partners to bring designs to life.

What you'll do:

• Own the visual design and user experience of the Shield AI website across all pages, templates, and digital touchpoints
• Design and ship high-impact landing pages, campaign microsites, and interactive web content using Figma
• Translate complex technical and product concepts into clear, compelling, and on-brand web experiences
• Define and maintain scalable web design systems, templates, and component libraries in partnership with creative and engineering teams
• Ensure designs follow best practices for usability, accessibility, responsiveness, and performance across devices
• Collaborate closely with developers to ensure design intent is executed accurately and efficiently
• Provide design guidance and feedback on web best practices to elevate quality and consistency across digital experiences

Required qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in web and digital design, with ownership of large-scale or high-visibility websites
• Strong portfolio showcasing responsive, design-forward websites with clear UX, visual hierarchy, and brand storytelling
• Advanced proficiency in Figma, including component libraries, auto layout, prototyping, and design systems
• Deep understanding of UX/UI best practices, responsive design, and designing for accessibility across devices
• Experience designing within CMS-based environments such as WordPress, WP Engine, Webflow, or similar platforms
• Ability to collaborate closely with developers, understanding technical constraints without owning implementation
• Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to balance creative vision and business goals

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience designing websites for enterprise SaaS, defense, aerospace, or emerging technology companies
• Familiarity with motion and interactive design concepts for the web (e.g., animation principles, Lottie-ready assets)
• Experience designing multi-page, campaign-driven, or global websites with scalable layout systems
• Exposure to design tokens or systematized theming across brand and digital platforms
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles
• Experience collaborating on global or multi-region sites with localized content considerations

$116,000 - $174,000 a year

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work 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.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.