UI/UX Designer

AmeriSOURCE Consulting, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriSOURCE Consulting, Inc. seeks a skilled UI/UX Designer to craft accessible, responsive interfaces for a large-scale federal technology platform.

You will translate user research, wireframes, and visual designs into production interfaces using modern front-end technologies while ensuring 508/WCAG compliance. Collaborate with product owners, designers, and back-end teams to deliver a cohesive user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of front‑end or UI development experience.
• Experience with modern front‑end frameworks (React or similar).
• Experience implementing responsive layouts with CSS and accessibility standards.
• Ability to translate designs/wireframes into production interfaces.
• Collaborates with design and development teams; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design accessible, responsive interfaces for a large-scale platform.
• Translate wireframes and mockups into production front‑end components.
• Develop interfaces using a modern front‑end framework (e.g., React).
• Write and maintain CSS for consistent responsive UI.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 and WCAG standards.
• Build reusable UI components and design system assets.
• Support usability testing and iterative improvements.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and back‑end developers.

Skills

Front-end development

React

CSS

Accessibility (Section 508/WCAG)

Wireframes to production

Collaboration

Communication

US citizenship

Background clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HCI/UX/CS/Info Systems etc.

Tools

U.S. Web Design System

Job description

We are building a team for one of the U.S. Federal Government's largest technology modernization programs, underpinning the U.S. capital markets. Built on AWS and leveraging an AI-powered software engineering platform, this program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with next‑generation AI, Agentic AI, cloud technologies, and AI‑driven engineering. If you are looking for technically challenging work, exceptional learning, and a résumé‑defining opportunity with national impact, I would love to connect.

Job Title

UI/UX Designer

Position Type

Full‑Time

Location

Hybrid (2 days onsite)

Days Remote

3 days remote

Position Summary

The UI/UX Designer is responsible for designing and implementing accessible, responsive, and user‑centered interfaces for a large‑scale technology platform. This role translates user research, wireframes, and visual designs into high‑quality production interfaces using modern front‑end technologies while ensuring compliance with Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Working closely with Human‑Centered Design specialists, Product Owners, back‑end developers, and other delivery team members, the UI/UX Designer contributes to a consistent and intuitive user experience across the platform. The role also develops reusable interface components, supports usability testing and iterative design improvements, and leverages AI‑assisted tools to improve front‑end development quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement responsive, accessible, and user‑friendly interfaces for the platform.
• Translate wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and approved visual designs into production‑ready front‑end components.
• Develop application interfaces using a modern front‑end framework such as React or an equivalent technology.
• Write and maintain CSS and related front‑end code to deliver consistent, responsive user experiences.
• Ensure interfaces comply with Section 508 and applicable WCAG accessibility standards.
• Identify and remediate accessibility issues in user‑interface components and interaction patterns.
• Build, maintain, and enhance reusable UI components and design‑system assets.
• Collaborate with Human‑Centered Design specialists, Product Owners, designers, back‑end developers, and other delivery team members.
• Support usability testing by helping prepare prototypes, observing user interactions, documenting findings, and implementing approved improvements.
• Participate in iterative design and development activities based on usability findings and stakeholder feedback.
• Review implemented interfaces for visual consistency, accessibility, usability, and alignment with approved designs.
• Support integration between front‑end interfaces and back‑end application services.
• Leverage AI‑assisted tools to improve front‑end development, code quality, accessibility reviews, testing, and productivity.
• Participate in Agile planning, refinement, design reviews, demonstrations, and other delivery activities.

Minimum Experience

• 3+ years of professional front‑end or UI development experience.
• Experience developing interfaces using modern front‑end frameworks.
• Experience implementing responsive layouts using CSS.
• Experience applying accessibility requirements to web‑based user interfaces.
• Experience collaborating with designers and back‑end development teams.

Mandatory Skills

• Front‑end or UI development.
• React or an equivalent modern front‑end framework.
• CSS and responsive interface development.
• Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards.
• Ability to translate designs and wireframes into production interfaces.
• Collaboration with design and development teams.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to pass a background investigation and obtain and maintain the required U.S. government clearance.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Federal government technology project experience.
• Experience with the U.S. Web Design System.
• Experience developing and maintaining reusable design systems or component libraries.
• Experience supporting usability testing and iterative interface improvement.
• Familiarity with Human‑Centered Design practices.
• Experience using AI‑assisted front‑end development tools.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale web applications.
• Familiarity with automated accessibility testing tools and processes.

Degrees and Certifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human‑Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Web Development, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred

• Section 508, WCAG, accessibility, UX, or front‑end development certification.
• Relevant Agile or Human‑Centered Design certification.