UX/UI Designer

JSM Consulting Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JSM Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced UX/UI Designer to support a large public sector program, driving user-centered design from discovery to development handoff.

You will lead research efforts, craft personas and journey maps, and deliver accessible, scalable digital experiences across education and community-focused initiatives. Responsibilities include wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and translating concepts into front-end solutions in collaboration with developers and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in UX/UI design.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in user research and usability testing.
• Hands-on experience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision.
• Strong knowledge of Human-Centered Design principles.
• Experience designing applications compliant with WCAG accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX/UI design projects from discovery through development handoff.
• Conduct user research and create artifacts such as personas, journey maps, and research findings.
• Design wireframes, prototypes, and user flows based on business and user needs.
• Perform usability testing and validate design decisions with stakeholders.
• Translate design concepts into functional front-end solutions.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation.
• Analyze data and user feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain project documentation using tools like Jira, SharePoint, etc.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0 / 2.1).
• Stay updated with latest UX/UI and web design trends.

Skills

UX/UI design

User research

Usability testing

Responsive design

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Axure RP

Mural

Lucidchart

MS Visio

Visual Studio

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Bootstrap

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced UX/UI Designer to support critical applications and initiatives for a large public sector program. The ideal candidate will lead user-centered design efforts, conduct research, and deliver intuitive, accessible, and scalable digital experiences.

we prefer W2 candidate fo this role

This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to design, test, and implement applications that support educational and community-focused programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead UX/UI design projects from discovery through development handoff
• Conduct user research and create artifacts such as personas, journey maps, and research findings
• Design wireframes, prototypes, and user flows based on business and user needs
• Perform usability testing and validate design decisions with stakeholders
• Translate design concepts into functional front-end solutions
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation
• Analyze data and user feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Maintain project documentation using tools like Jira, SharePoint, etc.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0 / 2.1)
• Stay updated with latest UX/UI and web design trends

Required Skills & Technologies

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap
• Design Tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, Axure RP
• Collaboration Tools: Mural, Lucidchart, MS Visio
• Development Tools: Visual Studio
• Strong understanding of responsive and mobile-first design

Mandatory Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in UX/UI design
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in user research and usability testing
• Hands-on experience with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision
• Strong knowledge of Human-Centered Design principles
• Experience designing applications compliant with WCAG accessibility standards

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in public sector or education-related projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment