Senior UX Designer / Researcher (GovTech)

TL;DR

Senior UX Designer / Researcher (GovTech): Leading user experience strategy and research initiatives for public-sector digital services with an accent on accessibility, 508 compliance, and complex stakeholder management. Focus on designing seamless user journeys for Veterans and government employees while mentoring junior team members and driving human-centered design processes.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000

Company

hirify.global is a technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services through modern, agile methods.

What you will do

• Lead the delivery of design artifacts including discovery briefs, wireframes, UX flows, and high-fidelity prototypes.
• Plan, conduct, and synthesize user research to inform product strategy and prioritize UX activities.
• Facilitate discussions with multi-disciplinary teams to articulate goals and solve complex problems.
• Mentor junior designers and researchers, providing actionable feedback to support their professional growth.
• Ensure design compliance with accessibility standards, specifically 508 compliance.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of professional experience.
• Prior experience mentoring junior team members.
• Proficiency with design and research tools such as Figma, Miro, or Adobe.
• Strong understanding of Agile best practices.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous requirements and work independently.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Google Analytics, Domo, or Datadog.
• Experience with QA processes during product launches.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• 401K plan with employer match.
• Paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Employee Assistance Program.