UX Designer

Guidehouse•Tysons, VA

17h

About The Position

The UX Designer will lead user-centered design for web and mobile applications, primarily serving health and public-sector clients. This role involves translating research and product goals into intuitive and accessible interfaces. Key responsibilities include planning and conducting user research and usability testing (both remote and in-person), synthesizing findings to iterate on designs, and creating various design artifacts such as wireframes, high-fidelity visual designs, interactive prototypes, and detailed interaction specifications using tools like Figma or Adobe XD. The designer will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, content strategists, and other stakeholders to define requirements, align priorities, and ensure proper implementation of designs. A crucial aspect of the role is contributing to and maintaining component libraries and design systems to ensure consistency and scalability across projects. The UX Designer is also expected to advocate for accessibility and inclusive design (WCAG) throughout the design process, validate accessibility during testing, and use analytics and qualitative feedback to drive continuous improvement. Effective communication of design rationale to diverse audiences and mentoring junior designers are also part of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3+ years of professional UX design experience creating digital products for web and mobile platforms.
US Citizenship is required.
A strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX work: research, interaction design, visual design, and prototypes.
Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision).
Experience conducting user research and usability testing, synthesizing insights, and translating them into design solutions.
Working knowledge of accessibility best practices (WCAG) and experience designing for inclusive experiences.
Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML/CSS/JS) sufficient to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills in cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing digital products for healthcare, public health, or government clients.
Experience contributing to or maintaining a design system at scale.
Knowledge of quantitative product analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel) and A/B testing concepts.
Familiarity with accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.
Experience working on federally funded or grant-supported projects, or familiarity with HRSA/HHS mission and processes.
Prior experience mentoring designers or leading small design teams.

Responsibilities

Lead user-centered design for web and mobile applications serving health and public-sector clients, translating research and product goals into intuitive, accessible interfaces.
Plan and conduct user research and usability testing (remote and in-person) to gather insights, synthesize findings, and iterate on designs.
Create wireframes, high-fidelity visual designs, interactive prototypes, and detailed interaction specifications using tools such as Figma or Adobe XD.
Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, content strategists, and stakeholders to define requirements, align on priorities, and ensure designs are implemented as intended.
Contribute to and maintain component libraries and design systems to promote consistency, scalability, and efficient delivery across projects.
Advocate for accessibility and inclusive design (WCAG) throughout the design process and validate accessibility during testing and handoff.
Use analytics and qualitative feedback to measure the success of design solutions and drive continuous improvement.
Communicate design rationale and trade-offs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, and mentor junior designers as needed.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend