UI/UX Specialist

Designer Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

PTO & Bonus Leave

HSA and FSA

Parental leave

Tuition and training reimbursement

Well-being programs

11 federal holidays

Referral bonus program

Public Trust potential

Job summary

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions (Synergy BIS) is seeking a UI/UX Specialist to bridge design and functionality for USCG projects. You will shape user-centered interfaces end-to-end, translating complex requirements into intuitive experiences while aligning with a shared design system.

You will collaborate with developers across the full SDLC, perform user research and usability testing, and ensure accessibility with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA as baselines.

Qualifications

• Experience designing enterprise, operational, or data-dense applications.
• Strong foundation in interaction design, information architecture, and visual/UI design.
• Experience building and maintaining design systems and reusable component libraries.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles, plus ability to communicate with developers.
• Knowledge of Section 508 / WCAG 2.1 AA.
• Familiarity with design tooling such as Figma; Penpot or Framer is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end user experiences, including research, information architecture, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and production-ready UI.
• Translate complex, data-heavy workflows into clear interfaces without oversimplifying decision logic.
• Create and maintain a shared design system and component library for consistent patterns across applications.
• Partner with developers to support faithful implementation, providing specs, assets, and design tokens.
• Conduct user research and usability testing with client and end-user stakeholders, and apply findings to iterative improvements.
• Gather and document design requirements with clients and SMEs unfamiliar with design terminology.
• Design with accessibility using Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA as baseline standards.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies across the full SDLC.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Figma

HTML/CSS/SCSS

Angular

Job description

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions (Synergy BIS) is seeking a UI/UX Specialist to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG). In this role, you’ll bridge design and functionality to shape user-centered application interfaces end-to-end, translating complex, mission-relevant requirements into digital experiences that are intuitive and performant. The position operates within a combined Agile team environment, working across the full software development lifecycle.

Role overview

You’ll design end-to-end user experiences that start with research and information architecture and move through wireframes, interactive prototypes, and production-ready UI. A key focus is converting complex, data-heavy operational workflows into clear and efficient interfaces while preserving the underlying decision logic. You’ll also help drive consistency across multiple applications through a shared design system and reusable component library.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end user experiences, including research, information architecture, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and production-ready UI.
• Translate complex, data-heavy operational workflows into clear interfaces without oversimplifying decision logic.
• Create and maintain a shared design system and component library for consistent visual and interaction patterns across applications.
• Partner with developers to support faithful implementation, providing specifications, assets, and design tokens aligned to frontend frameworks.
• Conduct user research and usability testing with client and end-user stakeholders, including contextual inquiry with operational, non-desk personnel, and apply findings to iterative improvements.
• Gather, clarify, and document design requirements with clients and subject-matter experts who may not be familiar with design or software terminology.
• Design with accessibility in mind using Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA as baseline standards.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and collaborate throughout the full software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience (or ability to discuss in depth) designing enterprise, operational, or similarly data-dense applications.
• Proficiency in Figma (required); familiarity with tools such as Penpot or Framer is a plus.
• Strong foundation in interaction design, information architecture, and visual/UI design.
• Experience building and maintaining design systems and reusable component libraries.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles, plus the ability to communicate effectively with developers.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing, including turning findings into design artifacts such as journey maps and task flows.
• Working knowledge of Section 508 / WCAG 2.1 AA.
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities common in government environments, with patience and communication skills to build trust with stakeholders who may be new to design and software workflows.
• Strong collaboration across technical and non-technical audiences, including comfort giving and receiving feedback.
• Ability to use AI tools tactically to accelerate research synthesis, prototyping, or documentation, using good judgment for an appropriate government environment.

Technologies

• Figma, Penpot, Framer
• HTML, CSS, SCSS
• WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508
• Angular, Angular Material, Angular templates
• AI tools

Location

Remote (remote)

Compensation

USD 115,000 - 130,000 per year (estimated target salary range: $115,000.00-$130,000.00)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Benefits

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• HSA and FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO & Bonus Leave
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Parental leave
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• Well-being programs

Preferred qualifications

• Experience designing for Angular applications and familiarity with Angular Material or similar component frameworks.
• Ability to implement front-end designs (HTML/CSS/SCSS) and comfort working in Angular templates.
• Experience designing geospatial, mapping, dashboard, or other complex data-visualization interfaces.
• Experience in mission-critical or high-stakes domains such as defense, logistics, healthcare, finance, or emergency operations.

Citizenship & clearance

• Required: US Citizen with Public Trust (or ability to achieve Public Trust)

Candidate AI policy

• Use of AI tools or other tools to assist with responses during interviews is prohibited unless permission is explicitly granted.
• Candidates are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments.
• The employer reserves the right to take your picture to verify identity and prevent fraud.