UI / UX Designer (Website Design)

We are looking for a UI/UX Designer to support our government client in a Website Migration project.

US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY.  

This is an remote position. Candidates must be located in the United States and be authorized to work. Location in the DC Metro area is preffered. 

*No third parties, H1Bs, or sponsorship*

Who we are

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in beautiful Miami, FL, TECKpert is a tech consulting and staff augmentation firm.  At TECKpert, we offer a contingent workforce built for any size digital transformation project. Experts in design, development, IT, analytics and marketing, provide innovative digital solutions to achieve success in our new economy. Our leaders identify the technical talent best suited to bolster our client’s capabilities, across all industries, including, healthcare, government, finance, legal, real estate, and startups.

The project

TECKpert is seeking a UI/UX Designer to support our client, a government agency in Washington, DC, with the redesign and modernization of their Drupal-based website. The UI/UX Designer will focus on creating templates, ensuring compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, improving usability, and developing governance documentation. This role will require experience with federal accessibility compliance and user-centered design methodologies.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Design user-friendly and accessible website templates for Drupal 10/11.
• Ensure full compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and other federal standards.
• Conduct usability testing and implement user feedback.
• Develop governance and workflow documentation for content editors.
• Collaborate with developers, project managers, and stakeholders.
• Prepare Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACR/VPAT).

Compensation and Term 

This opportunity is for a contract position with pay commensurate with experience up to $65 per hour. 

Qualifications you need

A successful candidate possesses or provides the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or related field.
• 5+ years of UI/UX design experience with web accessibility compliance.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating Section 508/WCAG compliant design.
• Experience with Figma
• Familiarity with Drupal theming and component-based design systems.
• Experience with USWDS
• Experience with usability testing and documentation creation.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident; able to obtain NACI clearance.

Working with us

Working with TECKpert means more options. As new opportunities arise, you tell us what you think is a good fit for you. What industries interest you most? Do you prefer an on-location, 9-5? Or would you want a flexible schedule and remote work? We proudly offer a wide variety of roles. Many of our TECKperts enjoy coworking and skills training coupled with the stability of full-time employment. We believe TECKpert gives today's digital professionals an agile path to start and advance their career. All of our opportunities require at least 20 hours per week and can be one to twelve months in length. Choose the opportunity that matches your interest and desired cadence. 

Next Steps

Thank you for applying. If you are selected, we will reach out for a skills assessment and to schedule a short prescreen video call to get to know you better. We will also be in touch for any future roles your profile will match with.

TECKpert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Important Application Notice:

To ensure the integrity of our recruitment process, please note the following requirements:

• Resume Formatting: Ensure your resume is clearly formatted and includes all relevant details. Applications with poorly formatted resumes or missing critical information will be rejected without review.
• Verification Information: To help verify your identity, please include a link to your LinkedIn profile, GitHub repository (for technical roles), or other professional profiles that can substantiate your experience and verify your identity.
• Fraudulent Submissions: We take candidate verification seriously. Submitting fraudulent information, fake resumes, or any attempt to deceive will result in immediate disqualification from the process. Fraudulent applications may also be referred to the appropriate authorities for further action.

Thank you for your cooperation.