Senior UI/UX Designer

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

15h•$91,300 - $184,900•Onsite

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our mission is to strengthen and safeguard the nation, and improve lives through technology and ingenuity. We serve federal government clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. As a technology company within global Accenture, we offer a collaborative and supportive community where employees are empowered to grow and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive positive, lasting change and advance government missions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years professional experience in frontend development, UI/UX, or combined full stack design roles.
3+ years’ experience using Figma for UI/UX design and development
Experience and understanding of achieving government 508 compliance while adhering to regulations and policies.
Hands-on experience designing interfaces & building clickable prototypes.
Proven experience researching user needs and conducting usability testing.
Experience coordinating with developers to ensure that designs are properly implemented in the SDLC for web applications across multiple platforms.
Ability to create original assets (graphics, icons, layouts) and visually appealing UI components.
Onsite work location: Washington, DC
Active Top Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience working in federal environments or supporting government UX needs.
Strong ability to synthesize user data into actionable design improvements.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.
Experience writing UX documentation (personas, design specs, testing reports).
Ability to support iterative releases and collaborate closely with developers.
Strong communication and presentation skills for conveying design rationale.

Responsibilities

Conduct stakeholder interviews, user/task analysis, personas, storyboards, scenarios, and experience goal setting.
Lead UI/UX design activities including conceptual modeling, information architecture, wireframes, flowcharts, and high-fidelity prototypes.
Facilitate observational studies, customer interviews, usability testing, and iterative design sessions.
Develop UI mockups, clickable prototypes, and proof of concept interfaces using Figma and prototyping tools.
Create original graphic assets such as icons, images, sketches, tables, and visual components.
Design user interfaces that will guide developers using HTML5, CSS/Sass, JavaScript, and frameworks such as Angular.
Implement layout adjustments and design refinements based on user research and testing results.
Identify and troubleshoot UX/UI issues, usability gaps, and design inconsistencies.
Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards and federal UX policies.
Communicate research insights, design rationale, prototypes, and specifications visually and verbally to stakeholders.
Collaborate with visual designers, developers, and product teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment.
Prepare and present design drafts, prototypes, and recommendations to internal teams and key stakeholders.
Support iterative improvement through ongoing analysis, user feedback, and design reviews.