Designer III - Accessibility (UI/UX)

TL;DR

Designer III - Accessibility (UI/UX): Deliver design work including discovery artifacts, wireframes, UX flows, high-fidelity prototypes, and accessibility-compliant interfaces with an accent on Section 508/WCAG standards, typography, and human-centered design processes. Focus on leading accessibility tasks, developing competitive analyses, contributing to design libraries, and mentoring junior designers while navigating ambiguous requirements for federal government projects.

Location: Remote (US nationwide, federal civilian projects)

Salary: $100,000 - $109,000

Company

Technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services for government using modern agile methods.

What you will do

• Deliver design artifacts including sketches, prototypes, wireframes, UX flows, and high-fidelity visuals compliant with accessibility standards.
• Lead human-centered design processes, competitive analyses, and accessibility tasks like 508 compliance.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to define goals, mitigate risks, and meet delivery requirements.
• Develop storytelling skills for compelling presentations and contribute to design libraries with visual and brand assets.
• Mentor designers with actionable feedback and build relationships across teams and program management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Progressive experience with design principles, software like Figma, Miro, Adobe, and understanding of business impact.
• Policy and guidance support for Section 508/WCAG compliance; SME on accessibility tools/techniques.
• Experience designing test cases/plans and navigating ambiguous requirements.
• US work authorization eligible for federal projects

Culture & Benefits

• Built for remote work with tools and culture fostering flexibility and collaboration.
• Company-subsidized health, dental, vision insurance; 401K with employer match.
• Flexible PTO, paid parental leave after one year, Employee Assistance Program.
• Small inclusive teams emphasizing acceptance, accountability, humility, and continuous improvement.