Website UI/UX Designer

A Website UI/UX Designer to support federal government digital initiatives by designing accessible, user-centered, and visually engaging web solutions, with expertise in federal accessibility standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups using Figma to guide Drupal-based website development
• Design intuitive, accessible, and responsive user interfaces that align with federal standards
• Ensure compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.1, and the 21st Century IDEA Act throughout the design lifecycle
• Validate accessibility using tools such as SiteImprove, Axe, or WAVE, and document compliance through VPATs
• Establish and maintain consistent color palettes, typography, and design systems that comply with accessibility and federal branding requirements
• Collaborate with Drupal developers to translate UI/UX designs into functional implementations
• Conduct usability testing and incorporate feedback into iterative design improvements
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies and work in close coordination with cross-functional federal project teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Human-Computer Interaction, Web Design, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Advanced certifications in UI/UX design, accessibility, or federal digital services standards are preferred
• 4+ years of professional UI/UX design experience with a focus on websites or digital platforms
• Proficiency in Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and creating mock-ups
• Demonstrated knowledge of Drupal theming and front-end considerations
• Strong understanding of Section 508 accessibility compliance, WCAG 2.1 guidelines, and federal digital standards
• Experience preparing VPAT documentation and conducting accessibility validation
• Expertise in creating accessible color palettes and design systems
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to present design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Key Skills

• Proficiency in Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and creating mock-ups
• Demonstrated knowledge of Drupal theming and front-end considerations
• Strong understanding of Section 508 accessibility compliance, WCAG 2.1 guidelines, and federal digital standards
• Experience preparing VPAT documentation and conducting accessibility validation
• Expertise in creating accessible color palettes and design systems
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to present design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences