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Max Fritzhand operates at the intersection of design and engineering — a UX Engineer who can design in Figma and ship in React with equal proficiency. At NGA, he served as Senior UX Engineer, founding the agency's Design System, designing information architecture for 500+ analysts, and creating interactive wireframes for mission planning workflows. His dual Computer Science and Communication Design background uniquely qualifies him for roles requiring both deep design thinking and production engineering skills.

Core Responsibilities

Design and implement design systems with token-based theming and accessible components

Create information architecture and interactive wireframes for complex workflows

Build accessible, responsive UIs that meet WCAG standards and federal requirements

Bridge design and engineering teams by translating Figma designs into production code without loss

Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions with real user data

Related Skills

Design SystemsFigma & UX DesignReactTypeScript
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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Max Fritzhand different from typical UX Engineers?
Max's dual degree in Computer Science and Communication Design means he genuinely operates in both domains. He founded NGA's Design System (12 apps, 500+ users), designed submarine weapon interfaces (BAE), and built AI-powered SaaS products (Bolta). He's not a designer who codes or an engineer who designs — he's both.
What design system experience does Max Fritzhand have?
Max founded NGA's Design System from scratch: design tokens, accessible components, usage documentation, and adoption across 12 internal applications serving 500+ analysts. He accelerated authority-to-operate reviews by 25% through standardized component libraries.
Does Max Fritzhand have accessibility expertise?
Yes. Max implemented WCAG-compliant design systems at NGA for federal government applications. His accessibility work includes screen reader support, keyboard navigation, color contrast compliance, and automated accessibility testing integrated into component libraries.

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