UI/UX Designer

Robotic Technologies Automation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotic Technologies Automation in Des Moines, IA is seeking a UI/UX designer to design screens, wireframes, and interaction patterns for front-end applications. You will conduct gap analyses, document risks, and write detailed tickets in ADO and GitHub.

The role requires strong WCAG 2.2 AA knowledge, hands-on accessibility testing, and collaboration with stakeholders to translate user needs into actionable design and development requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum proven UI/UX design experience with wireframes, mockups, and interaction design.
• Strong ability to write detailed requirements, user stories, and actionable tickets.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub for ticket/story workflows.
• Ability to perform gap analyses, identify risks, and translate findings into requirements.
• Certified accessibility professional (CPACC, WAS, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I/II compliance and testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Design screens including wireframes, mockups, and interaction patterns for front-end apps.
• Conduct gap analysis between current and desired workflows and document risks.
• Write detailed tickets and user stories in ADO and GitHub.
• Break large feature requests into realistic development units.
• Develop personas and translate user needs into design/functional requirements.
• Tag and refine tickets for hand-off to Angular developers.
• Define clear front-end requirements linking design, requirements, and development.
• Support testing activities including accessibility testing with automated tools, screen readers, and keyboard tests.
• Potentially contribute to front-end coding or testing depending on skillset.

Skills

UI/UX design

Wireframing

Interaction design

WCAG compliance

Accessibility testing

Requirements writing

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Stakeholder communication

Design systems

Tools

Figma

Axe/Wave/Lighthouse

JAWS/NVDA/VoiceOver

ADO

Angular (basic)

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design screens including wireframes, mockups, and interaction patterns for front‑end applications.
• Conduct gap analysis between current and desired workflows and document risks.
• Write detailed, well‑scoped tickets and user stories in Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub.
• Break large feature requests into realistic, properly sized development units.
• Develop personas and convert user needs into actionable design and functional requirements.
• Tag, organize, and refine tickets for clean hand‑off to Angular developers.
• Define clear front‑end requirements that bridge design, requirements writing, and development needs.
• Support testing activities, including accessibility testing using automated tools, screen readers, and manual keyboard/tabbing tests.
• Potentially contribute to front‑end coding or testing, depending on skillset.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in UI/UX screen design (wireframes, mockups, interaction design).
• Strong experience writing detailed requirements, user stories, and well‑formed tickets.
• Significant hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub for ticket/story workflows.
• Ability to conduct gap analysis, identify risks, and translate findings into actionable requirements.
• Certified accessibility professional (CPACC, WAS, or equivalent).
• Deep understanding of WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, and Title I/Title II compliance — with the ability to apply and test against these standards directly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working understanding of Angular and general front‑end development concepts.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Understanding of CI/CD processes and how front‑end work moves through pipelines.
• Experience contributing to front‑end coding or testing tasks.
• Experience developing personas based on user research.

Skill Set

• Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Stakeholder Communication, Process Mapping, Documentation, Technical Writing, Figma, UX Design, Wireframing, Interaction Design, USWDS, Design Systems, WCAG 2.2 AA, Section 508, Title I/II, Accessibility Testing (automated tools, screen readers, keyboard navigation), QA/Testing Support, Test Plans, Azure DevOps, GitHub, User Story Writing, Ticket Scoping, Persona Development, SDLC, Agile, Angular (working knowledge), CI/CD, Front‑end coding (optional).

Technical Tools & Methods Experience

• Design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.)
• Accessibility tools (Axe, Wave, Lighthouse)
• Screen readers used (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
• Ticketing tools (ADO, GitHub)
• Methods for story scoping, sizing, and refinement
• Gap analysis methodologies used
• Examples of producing developer‑ready requirements
• Experience with front‑end workflow understanding (Angular, component‑based development)

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.