UI/UX designers (Face to Face)

SIDRAM TECHNOLOGIES; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Austin, TX is seeking a UI/UX Designer. The role involves leading user research, creating wireframes, and collaborating with teams to enhance enterprise systems. Candidates should have experience in UX design and familiarity with tools like Figma and Adobe XD. This is a contract position, with a mix of remote and on-site work, ideal for those passionate about user-centered design.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing user interfaces and experiences for enterprise systems.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience creating wireframes and prototypes supporting agile development.

Responsibilities

• Lead user research initiatives and journey mapping.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and visual hierarchies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply UI/UX best practices.

Skills

User research

UX design principles

Wireframing

Prototyping

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Collaboration with teams

Understanding of Accessibility Standards

Empathy and User Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Hotjar

Job description

Overview

Title: UI/UX Designer

Location: 4601 W. Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78751

Duration: Until 1/31/2026 with possible extension

Last date for submission: September 4, 2025 (2.00 PM-CST)

Note: Position will be 2 days remote with 3 days onsite (Mon, Tue & Thurs). In-person interview mandatory.

Description Of Services

The role of UI/UX designers is central to improving accessibility, usability, and responsiveness of the HHSC eligibility systems.

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.
• Bonus: Experience with eligibility determination systems or similar rule-based, data-intensive applications.

Minimum Requirements

• 11 Required: 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.
• 11 Required: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams, translating business needs into intuitive design solutions that align with accessibility and branding standards.
• 10 Required: Experience applying UX design principles such as hierarchy, contrast, and alignment to create responsive and accessible web and mobile interfaces.
• 10 Required: Experience creating wireframes and prototypes that support agile development cycles, including sketch-to-visual fidelity transitions.
• 5 Preferred: Experience designing graphical diagrams and visual narratives to communicate timelines, workflows, and system architecture.
• 3 Preferred: Demonstrated ability to facilitate design workshops and feedback sessions with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
• 3 Preferred: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 3 Preferred: Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet