Job Description
Join InnovateDC Partners as a Senior UX/UI Designer for an immediate contract opportunity supporting federal agency modernization initiatives. We're seeking a visionary designer to transform complex user experiences into intuitive digital interfaces. This high-impact role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver accessible, user-centered solutions for mission-critical platforms.
Our downtown DC office offers flexible scheduling and hybrid work options, with on-site collaboration 2 days weekly. This 6-month contract features competitive compensation and potential for extension.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end UX/UI design processes including research, wireframing, prototyping, and user testing
- Create responsive design systems and component libraries for federal web applications
- Collaborate with product managers and developers to ensure design implementation fidelity
- Conduct usability testing and iterate based on user feedback and accessibility standards
- Present design rationale to stakeholders through compelling visual documentation
- Maintain consistency across multiple digital products while adhering to Section 508 compliance
Qualifications
- 5+ years of UX/UI design experience with federal government or SaaS products
- Expertise in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools
- Strong portfolio demonstrating complex B2B digital product design
- Proficiency in user research methodologies (interviews, journey mapping, A/B testing)
- Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design principles
- Experience with agile development processes and Jira/Confluence
- Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field