Public Trust Design Lead (UX/UI)

Job Summary

To support a Federal client with a business and IT modernization project, the remote Design Lead (UX/UI) will lead user research, develop design deliverables, and ensure accessibility standards are met while applying human-centered design principles.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead user research activities including usability testing and interviews at regular sprint intervals
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for user-facing features while maintaining consistent design patterns
• Ensure designs comply with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and Section 508 requirements

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Psychology, Information Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of UX/UI design and research experience, with at least 2 years on federal government or large public-sector digital products
• Strong knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, or similar)
• Experience conducting user research in a government or regulated environment