UI/UX Designer (Remote)

Role Overview

Full-time Remote Junior UI/UX Designer to support a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) project. You will apply Human-Centered Design (HCD) to create intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly applications for veterans and government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Analysts, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into design solutions
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes (primarily in Figma) to communicate design intent
• Translate complex workflows into accessible, user-friendly interfaces
• Contribute to and maintain design systems, UI patterns, and documentation
• Conduct user research and usability testing, then synthesize findings into actionable improvements
• Support accessibility audits and remediation, translating results into clear guidance
• Serve as a resource for accessibility guidance across teams (including developers and testers)
• Work in Agile teams with iterative feedback from stakeholders and developers
• Formulate research questions for indirect user discovery when direct access is limited

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or related field
• 2+ years proven UI/UX design experience with a strong portfolio focused on user-centered and accessible design
• Strong understanding of Human-Centered Design (HCD)
• Experience designing interfaces that support Section 508 accessibility compliance
• Proficiency with Figma for design and prototyping
• Experience working in Agile environments with iterative feedback cycles

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with VA Digital Service guidelines and USWDS (U.S. Web Design System)
• Experience supporting federal/government projects (e.g., VA, DHA, HHS)
• Knowledge of design systems, design tokens, and scalable UI frameworks
• Experience with tools such as Axure, Miro, Mural, Jira, Confluence