UI/UX Designer

Designer Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with Employer Match

PTO + Federal Holidays

Corporate Laptop

Training Opportunities

Remote Opportunity

Job summary

Mind Computing is hiring a full-time, 100% remote UI/UX Designer to support a Department of Veterans Affairs project, applying Human Centered Design to deliver usable, accessible applications with Section 508 compliance.

You will collaborate with Business Analysts, developers, testers and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective UI/UX solutions, create wireframes, mockups and interactive prototypes in Figma, and advise teams on accessibility and Section 508 remediation in an Agile

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating accessible web or app design.
• Strong, practical understanding of Human Centered Design in complex, constraint-driven environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing accessible user interfaces and advising cross-functional teams on Section 508 compliance and remediation.
• Ability to translate accessibility and compliance requirements into actionable recommendations for team members with different levels of accessibility expertise

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Analysts, developers, testers, and stakeholders to turn business and technical requirements into effective UI/UX solutions
• Develop research-oriented questions and use indirect user insights to guide design decisions when direct user access is limited
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes in Figma to communicate concepts and support development
• Act as a UI/UX accessibility subject-matter resource, advising cross-functional teams on accessible design practices and Section 508 compliance
• Embed accessibility and compliance requirements throughout the design process before production release
• Review accessibility findings and provide clear, actionable guidance to identify and remediate Section 508 issues
• Support accessibility testing, audits, and remediation by reviewing results, recommending design changes, and validating corrected implementations
• Incorporate feedback from developers, testers, stakeholders, and users to improve designs iteratively in an Agile delivery environment
• Contribute to team objectives and take on additional responsibilities as needed

Skills

Human Centered Design

Accessible design

Collaboration

Agile teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Figma

JIRA

Confluence

Miro

Mural

Job description

Mind Computing is hiring a full-time, 100% remote UI/UX Designer to support a project for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), applying Human Centered Design to deliver usable, accessible, user-centric applications with Section 508 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Analysts, developers, testers, and stakeholders to turn business and technical requirements into effective UI/UX solutions
• Develop research-oriented questions and use indirect user insights to guide design decisions when direct user access is limited
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes in Figma to communicate concepts and support development
• Act as a UI/UX accessibility subject-matter resource, advising cross-functional teams on accessible design practices and Section 508 compliance
• Embed accessibility and compliance requirements throughout the design process before production release
• Review accessibility findings and provide clear, actionable guidance to identify and remediate Section 508 issues
• Support accessibility testing, audits, and remediation by reviewing results, recommending design changes, and validating corrected implementations
• Incorporate feedback from developers, testers, stakeholders, and users to improve designs iteratively in an Agile delivery environment
• Contribute to team objectives and take on additional responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a portfolio that demonstrates accessible web or application design
• Strong, practical understanding of Human Centered Design in complex, constraint-driven environments
• Demonstrated experience designing accessible user interfaces and advising cross-functional teams on Section 508 compliance and remediation
• Ability to translate accessibility and compliance requirements into actionable recommendations for team members with different levels of accessibility expertise
• Collaboration skills to work with Business Analysts and stakeholders and translate research and user insights into practical design solutions
• Proficiency in Figma and experience working within Agile development teams
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including explaining design and accessibility recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences

Technologies

• Figma
• Miro
• Mural
• JIRA
• Confluence

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training Opportunities
• Remote Opportunity

Additional Qualifications

• Prior government/federal experience
• Experience supporting VA, DHA, HHS, or other federal/government projects
• Familiarity with VA Digital Service guidelines, USWDS, and federal accessibility standards and expectations
• Experience supporting accessibility testing, audits, and remediation
• Experience contributing to or working within a design system, including UI patterns, components, and documentation
• Ability to obtain a government clearance
• Familiarity with collaboration and documentation tools such as Miro, Mural, JIRA, and Confluence

Work Location & Requirements

• Remote (100% remote)
• Candidate must reside within the continental US
• Full-time position

Screening / Notice

• Selected candidates must complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process
• At this time, sponsorship is not available

Compensation: USD 75,000 - 85,000 per year