UIUX Designer

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC in Boston, MA is seeking a UI/UX Designer to help improve public-facing digital services. You will plan usability tests, translate findings into accessible prototypes in Figma, and contribute to design systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of digital product design experience, strong facilitation and systems-thinking skills, and a proven track record in WCAG-compliant, agile workflows.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in digital product and service design
• Public sector experience in government or similar environments
• Expert in Figma, agile workflows, and WCAG accessibility; proficient in Miro and other collaboration tools
• Strong facilitator and systems thinker with ability to advocate for user-centered design

Responsibilities

• Plan and run usability tests for web apps and government pages
• Translate requirements into high-fidelity, accessible prototypes in Figma
• Review and advise on UX/UI work led by other teams
• Document components and contribute new patterns to the design system
• Synthesize data and research to guide decisions and translate findings into accessible UI
• Plan design sessions with senior leaders and stakeholders

Skills

User-centered design

Facilitation

Systems thinking

Public sector experience

Education

Tools

Figma

Miro

Job description

Job Overview

• Job ID: J52624
• Job Title: UIUX Designer
• Location: Boston, MA
• Duration: 8 Months + Extension
• Hourly Rate: Depending on Experience (DOE)
• Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, L2-EAD, GC-EAD
• Client: To Be Discussed Later
• Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Job Description

• Usability testing:
  • Plan and run usability tests for web apps and Boston.gov pages (e.g. AI Search, Boston.gov/Permitting).
  • Synthesize findings into recommendations and design updates.
• UI design and prototyping:
  • Translate requirements into high-fidelity, accessible prototypes in Figma. Work may range from rapid wireframing to production-ready UI for apps.
  • Review and advise on UX/UI work being led by other teams.
• Design system contributions:
  • Document components and contribute new patterns to the Boston Design System.
• Collaboration:
  • Synthesize data and research to guide decisions and translate findings into accessible, intuitive UI.
  • Use risks, opportunities, and constraints in technology, systems and policy to shape design.
  • Effectively plan and run design sessions that include senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Experience: 3-4 years of experience in digital product and service design
• Public sector: Experience in government or similar organizational environments
• Technical expertise: Expert in Figma, agile workflows, and WCAG accessibility standards, proficient in Miro and other digital collaboration tools
• Skills: Strong facilitator, systems thinker, and ability to advocate for user-centered design in complex organizations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status.

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract