Job Description
Join our award-winning design team at CapitalTech Innovations and transform digital experiences for federal agencies. This urgent full-time opportunity starts immediately, offering hybrid work in downtown DC with cutting-edge projects impacting millions of citizens. We're seeking a visionary Senior UX/UI Designer to lead end-to-end design systems for mission-critical government platforms.
Our collaborative environment includes competitive benefits, professional development stipends, and a commitment to inclusive design principles. This role requires on-site collaboration 3 days/week with flexible remote options.
Responsibilities
- Lead user research, wireframing, and prototyping for federal digital services
- Design accessible, responsive interfaces meeting Section 508 compliance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies
- Establish and maintain design system components across 15+ agency platforms
- Conduct usability testing and iterate based on user feedback
- Mentor junior designers and present design solutions to stakeholders
Qualifications
- 5+ years UX/UI design experience with federal government projects
- Expertise in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools
- Strong portfolio demonstrating complex system design
- Section 508/WCAG compliance expertise
- Experience with user research methodologies (interviews, surveys)
- Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance