UI/UX Designer

Austin - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: UI/UX Designer

Duration: 11 Months

Location: Austin Tx

Key responsibilities:

Lead user research initiatives and journey mapping to gain deep insights into user interactions and identify opportunities for optimization.
Proven UX Design Experience: Extensive portfolio demonstrating expertise in user research information architecture wireframing prototyping (low and high-fidelity) and usability testing.
Develop wireframes prototypes and visual hierarchies in accordance with established accessibility guidelines and branding standards.
Collaborate with Code for America and cross-functional teams to apply industry best practices in UI/UX design.
Engage in discovery workshops feedback sessions and sprint planning to ensure that design decisions are aligned with business objectives.
Employ a comprehensive suite of tools-including Figma Adobe XD Sketch and Hotjar-and implement usability testing responsive design and SEO optimization strategies.
Experience with AI/ML Interfaces: Demonstrated experience designing user interfaces for systems that incorporate Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning with a focus on explainable AI (XAI) and human-AI interaction principles.
Complex System Design: Ability to understand and design for complex business logic and regulatory requirements particularly in domains like government services healthcare or finance.
Data Visualization: Skill in presenting complex data and AI insights in a clear concise and understandable visual format.
Empathy and User Advocacy: Deep commitment to understanding user needs and advocating for user-centered design principles.
Collaboration & Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present design solutions to stakeholders.
Understanding of Accessibility Standards: Knowledge of WCAG and other accessibility guidelines to ensure inclusive design.
Experience with eligibility determination systems or similar rule-based data-intensive applications.

Required Skills / Qualifications:

4 years of Hands-on experience designing user interfaces and experiences for enterprise systems including wireframes prototypes and visual hierarchies using tools like Figma Adobe XD and Sketch.
4 years of Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams translating business needs into intuitive design solutions that align with accessibility and branding standards.
4 years of Experience applying UX design principles such as hierarchy contrast and alignment to create responsive and accessible web and mobile interfaces.
4 years of Experience creating wireframes and prototypes that support agile development cycles including sketch-to-visual fidelity transitions.

Preferred Skills:

5 years of Experience designing graphical diagrams and visual narratives to communicate timelines workflows and system architecture.
3 years of Demonstrated ability to facilitate design workshops and feedback sessions with stakeholders ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
3 years of Bachelors degree in graphic design Human-Computer Interaction Computer Science or related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
3 years of Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.

Job Title: UI/UX Designer Duration: 11 Months Location: Austin Tx Key responsibilities: Lead user research initiatives and journey mapping to gain deep insights into user interactions and identify opportunities for optimization. Proven UX Design Experience: Extensive portfolio demonstrating exper...