Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required., 5+ years of experience in UX/UI design and front-end development., Strong portfolio showcasing web application design for complex workflows., Proficiency with design tools and front-end frameworks, along with experience in accessibility testing and WCAG 2.1 compliance..

Key responsibilities:

Conduct user research and usability testing to identify workflow challenges and user needs.

Design wireframes, user journeys, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for budgeting and procurement systems.

Collaborate with Business Analysts to optimize UX flows and UI components based on business workflows.

Implement UI components using accessibility-compliant frameworks and ensure designs meet WCAG 2.1 standards.

Job description

This is a remote position.

Please Note:

This is a Remote position, but the client prefers candidates from the Eastern Standard Time Zone.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday (40 hours a week).
The candidate is open to attending occasional on-site sessions in New York City, if the client requires travel.

Position Summary:

The UX/UI Designer & Developer will play a key role in modernizing the client’s budgeting and vendor systems by designing intuitive, accessible, and user-centered interfaces. The role combines user research, interaction design, and front-end development with a strong focus on usability and compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1). This designer will work closely with Business Analysts, developers, and end users in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct user research and usability testing to uncover workflow challenges and user needs across current client's systems
Design wireframes, user journeys, process flows, prototypes, and high-fidelit mockups for budgeting and procurement systems
Collaborate with Business Analysts to translate business workflows into optimized UX flows and UI components
Implement UI components and front-end elements using accessibility-compliant frameworks and standards
Ensure all designs and front-end code meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards
Test and iterate designs based on stakeholder feedback and usability sessions findings
Participate in sprint planning, demo sessions, and backlog reviews
Maintain design libraries, pattern standards, and accessibility audits
Collaborate with developers to ensure implementation fidelity and cross-browser compatibility

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (required)
5+ years of experience in UX/UI design and front-end development
Strong portfolio showcasing web application design, particularly for complex workflows
Proficiency with design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch) and front-end frameworks (e.g., HTML, CSS, JS, Bootstrap)
Hands-on experience with accessibility testing and WCAG 2.1 compliance implementation.
Familiarity with Agile development and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Git)
Experience working in the public sector or educational systems is preferred.
Excellent attention to detail, communication, and collaboration skills.