UX Designer
Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Development and Architecture
Job Description Apply Now
UX Designer positions offer an exceptional opportunity to contribute to user experience and interface design for large organizations in the public sector. As a UX Designer, you will be instrumental in spearheading user research, conducting journey mapping, and identifying areas for process optimization. This role invites experienced professionals to join a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your expertise in creating accessible and intuitive digital experiences will make a significant impact.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, including partnerships with organizations such as Code for America, the UX Designer will ensure that best practices in UI/UX design are consistently applied throughout the design and development lifecycle. From discovery workshops and feedback sessions to agile sprint planning, you will play a key role in aligning design solutions with business goals and user needs. Utilizing an array of industry-leading tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and Hotjar, you will be responsible for developing wireframes, prototypes, and establishing comprehensive visual hierarchies in accordance with accessibility and branding standards.
This position also emphasizes the importance of designing for complex business logic and regulatory requirements, particularly within fields such as government services, healthcare, or finance. Your experience with AI/ML interfaces and explainable AI (XAI) principles will be highly valued, as you will be tasked with creating user interfaces that effectively facilitate human-AI interaction and present complex data in clear, impactful visual formats. Knowledge of accessibility standards, such as WCAG, is essential to ensure inclusive and universally accessible design solutions.
As an advocate for user-centered design, the UX Designer will demonstrate a deep commitment to understanding user needs, championing empathy and usability at every stage. Superior communication and collaboration skills are vital, as you will present design concepts to stakeholders, facilitate workshops, and translate business requirements into intuitive user experiences. Experience with eligibility determination systems or similar rule-based, data-intensive applications is considered a strong asset.
The UX Designer position offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, and the chance to work within an industry-leading organization recognized for its employee-focused culture. If you are seeking a dynamic role that blends creativity, technical skill, and user advocacy, we encourage you to apply by clicking the job application button below.
UX Designer - Summary- Lead user research and journey mapping efforts to enhance digital experiences.
- Design and prototype user interfaces for complex enterprise systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the implementation of best practices in UI/UX design.
- Apply industry standards for accessibility and inclusive design.
- Utilize advanced design tools including Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and Hotjar.
- Translate business requirements into intuitive, user-centered design solutions.
- Conduct and lead comprehensive user research, usability testing, and journey mapping to inform design strategies.
- Develop wireframes, high- and low-fidelity prototypes, and visual hierarchies adhering to accessibility and branding standards.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Code for America, to ensure design alignment with organizational objectives and user needs.
- Facilitate discovery workshops, feedback sessions, and participate in agile sprint planning processes.
- Design user interfaces for AI/ML-driven systems, focusing on explainable AI (XAI) and human-AI interaction.
- Create clear and concise data visualizations to communicate complex information effectively.
- Maintain expertise in accessibility guidelines, including WCAG, to deliver inclusive solutions.
- Support the design of eligibility determination systems or similar rule-based, data-intensive applications when applicable.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and more.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program.
- Recognition as a ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner for multiple years.
- Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture.
- 11+ years of experience designing user interfaces and experiences for enterprise systems.
- Proficiency in wireframing, prototyping, and forming visual hierarchies using Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch.
- Extensive experience collaborating with technical and non-technical teams to translate business needs into design solutions.
- Expertise in creating wireframes and prototypes that support agile development cycles, including transitions from sketches to high-fidelity visuals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design.
- Experience designing user interfaces for systems with AI/ML components is highly desirable.
- Deeply committed to user-centered design and advocacy.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and presentation.
- Strong analytical abilities with a talent for data visualization and interpreting complex business requirements.
- Adaptable team player with a collaborative mindset.
- Experience in industries such as government, healthcare, or finance is a plus.
- The UX Designer position is part of a diverse and inclusive workplace recognized for its commitment to equal employment opportunity.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
- Compliance with governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements ensures confidentiality and fairness in the recruitment process.
- If you are excited to take the next step in your career as a UX Designer, apply now by clicking the job application button.