UI/UX Designer (DC Metro Area - Remote)
UI/UX Designer (DC Metro Area - Remote)
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$ 81094 - 137860
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Job Description
At ICF we are mission-driven passionate about improving lives and making a positive impact through technology. Our Digital Modernization team partners with federal agencies to design intuitive accessible and user-centered digital solutions that drive better outcomes for the public.
We are seeking a UI/UX Designer to join our growing team. In this role you will work closely with developers product owners and stakeholders to shape user experiences across a range of digital platforms ensuring accessibility usability and compliance with federal digital standards.
Our Digital Modernization Division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated strategic solutions to its public and private-sector clients. ICF has the expertise agility and commitment to design build and operate high-performance IT solutions to support all aspects of our clients business.
You will collaborate with other members of an Agile product team to understand users and their needs so you can deliver the best solutions for the most important problems. You will work to put your users first. You will apply a human-centered design approach based on research to ensure that solutions meet the needs of users and our clients.
Based on your experiences and interests we may ask you as a technology professional to support growth-related activities including (but not limited to) RFI RFP prototypes and oral members are also expected to uphold and maintain appropriate certifications necessary for their practice expertise.
Job Location: This is a fully remote position; however the role is tied to the Washington DC Metro area due to team requirements. Occasional in-person meetings may be required. An in-person interview will be required and candidates must reside within 50 miles of the Washington DC Metro Area to be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to discovering and developing UX solutions by participating in and leading ideation sessions rapid testing and concept validation
- Design intuitive user interfaces and workflows based on user research accessibility best practices and client requirements
- Develop wireframes user flows prototypes and high-fidelity UI designs to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers and business analysts to translate requirements into user-centric designs
- Conduct usability testing analyze findings and iterate designs to optimize the user experience
- Work with product leadership to research understand and communicate user outcomes effectively
- Ensure design consistency across platforms aligning with agency brand standards and the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
- Advocate for Section 508 compliance and accessibility throughout the design process
- Support the creation of design system components and style guides for long-term use and scalability
What you need to have:
- Bachelors degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Graphic Design Web Design Computer Science or related field
- 5 years of experience in UI/UX design preferably within public sector or mission-oriented environments
- 1 years of experience with design and prototyping tools such as Figma Sketch Adobe XD or similar
- Understanding of the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
- Strong understanding of responsive design principles and accessibility (Section 508 WCAG)
- Experience collaborating with Agile/Scrum teams
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder due to federal contract requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
- MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.) as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply.
What we would like you to have:
- Able to provide a portfolio or examples demonstrating your research/design process and deliverables.
- Experience working with federal government agencies or digital services teams
- Familiarity with HTML/CSS and the limitations/possibilities of front-end development
- Experience conducting user interviews journey mapping or usability testing sessions
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.
At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$81094.00 - $137860.00Virginia Remote Office (VA99)Employment Type
Full-Time
