UI/UX Designer at Mind Computing

Job description

Mind Computing is seeking a fulltime, 100% remote UI/UX Designer to support a project with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The ideal candidate will apply Human Centered Design (HCD) principles to develop and enhance user-centric applications with a strong focus on usability, accessibility, and user experience. The designer should have strong experience in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration, along with a demonstrated ability to design accessible digital experiences and support Section 508 compliance. The candidate must reside within the continental US. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with Business Analysts, developers, testers, and stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into effective UI/UX solutions. • Develop research-oriented questions and use indirect user insights to inform design decisions when direct access to users is limited. • Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma to communicate design concepts and support development. • Serve as a UI/UX accessibility subject-matter resource, providing guidance to cross-functional teams on accessible design practices and Section 508 compliance. • Incorporate accessibility and compliance considerations throughout the design process and prior to production release. • Review accessibility findings and provide clear, actionable guidance for identifying and remediating Section 508 issues. • Support accessibility testing, audits, and remediation efforts by reviewing findings, recommending design solutions, and validating corrected implementations. • Incorporate feedback from developers, testers, stakeholders, and users into iterative design improvements within an Agile delivery environment. • Contribute to team objectives and take on additional responsibilities as needed. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field. • Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a portfolio demonstrating accessible web or application design work. • Strong understanding and practical application of Human Centered Design principles in complex, constraint driven environments. • Demonstrated experience designing accessible user interfaces and advising cross-functional teams on Section 508 compliance and remediation. • Translate accessibility and compliance requirements into practical recommendations for team members with varying levels of accessibility expertise. • Ability to collaborate effectively with Business Analysts and stakeholders and translate research and user insights into practical design solutions. • Proficiency with Figma and experience working within Agile development teams. • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly explain design and accessibility recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences. Additional Qualifications: • Prior government/federal experience. • Experience supporting VA, DHA, HHS, or other federal/government projects. • Familiarity with VA Digital Service guidelines, USWDS, and federal accessibility standards and expectations. • Experience supporting accessibility testing, audits, and remediation. • Experience contributing to or working within a design system, including UI patterns, components, and documentation. • Familiarity with collaboration and documentation tools such as Miro, Mural, JIRA, and Confluence. • Ability to obtain a government clearance. Benefits: • Medical/Dental/Vision • 401k with Employer Match • PTO + Federal Holidays • Corporate Laptop • Training Opportunities • Remote Opportunity Note: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process. Mind Computing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. At this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship.

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The candidate must reside within the continental US.
Collaborate with Business Analysts, developers, testers, and stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into effective UI/UX solutions.
Develop research-oriented questions and use indirect user insights to inform design decisions when direct access to users is limited.
Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma to communicate design concepts and support development.
Serve as a UI/UX accessibility subject-matter resource, providing guidance to cross-functional teams on accessible design practices and Section 508 compliance.
Incorporate accessibility and compliance considerations throughout the design process and prior to production release.
Review accessibility findings and provide clear, actionable guidance for identifying and remediating Section 508 issues.
Support accessibility testing, audits, and remediation efforts by reviewing findings, recommending design solutions, and validating corrected implementations.
Incorporate feedback from developers, testers, stakeholders, and users into iterative design improvements within an Agile delivery environment.
Contribute to team objectives and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a portfolio demonstrating accessible web or application design work.
Strong understanding and practical application of Human Centered Design principles in complex, constraint driven environments.
Demonstrated experience designing accessible user interfaces and advising cross-functional teams on Section 508 compliance and remediation.
Translate accessibility and compliance requirements into practical recommendations for team members with varying levels of accessibility expertise.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Business Analysts and stakeholders and translate research and user insights into practical design solutions.
Proficiency with Figma and experience working within Agile development teams.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly explain design and accessibility recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Prior government/federal experience.
Experience supporting VA, DHA, HHS, or other federal/government projects.
Familiarity with VA Digital Service guidelines, USWDS, and federal accessibility standards and expectations.
Experience supporting accessibility testing, audits, and remediation.
Experience contributing to or working within a design system, including UI patterns, components, and documentation.
Familiarity with collaboration and documentation tools such as Miro, Mural, JIRA, and Confluence.

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Dental

Vision

401k

Pto