UX Designer (Mid) – Public-Sector App for Secure UX

V Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government office in New York is seeking a User Experience Designer (Mid) to lead the design process for a secure app aimed at protecting residents from online scams. The role requires successfully executing user research, developing user personas, and defining functional and design requirements. Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years in UX/Product Design and mastery of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. This contract position lasts over 6 months, offering a unique opportunity to impact public safety and education.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of User Experience (UX) / Product Design experience.
• Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead user research with vulnerable populations.
• Map user journeys for fraud victims seeking help.
• Translate user needs into technical design requirements.
• Design user interface and develop prototypes.
• Draft trauma-informed instructional content.
• Facilitate usability testing sessions.
• Ensure visual design consistency with NYC branding.

Skills

User Experience design

User research methodology expertise

Proficiency in Figma

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite

Cross-functional team collaboration

Strong communication skills

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

A government office in New York is seeking a User Experience Designer (Mid) to lead the design process for a secure app aimed at protecting residents from online scams. The role requires successfully executing user research, developing user personas, and defining functional and design requirements. Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years in UX/Product Design and mastery of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. This contract position lasts over 6 months, offering a unique opportunity to impact public safety and education.