UI/UX Designer

• Contribute to the UI/UX design efforts for the project, focusing on creating innovative, 508-compliant, user-centered designs that align with public health goals and requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand project objectives, user needs, and technical constraints.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, surveys, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions and ensure that designs meet the needs of the target audience (e.g., healthcare professionals, government agencies, the general public).
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile applications, ensuring consistency with established design systems and best practices.
• Create user flows, information architectures, and interaction models that improve usability and accessibility for all users.
• Ensure all designs adhere to CDC standards, accessibility guidelines (WCAG), and federal requirements.
• Review and iterate designs based on feedback from stakeholders and usability testing results.
• Work closely with developers to ensure the successful implementation of designs, and assist in troubleshooting design-related issues during development and QA phases.
• Stay updated on design trends, tools, and technologies, as well as CDC and public health-related regulatory changes, to apply best practices in the design process., What’s your citizenship / employment eligibility?* What’s your highest level of education completed?* College or University* Are you 18 years of age or older?* LinkedIn profile URL: Desired salary* Earliest start date?* References: Please enter names and contact information: Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States? (Proof of identity and employment eligibility will be required within 3 days of hire).* To help us better understand your expectations, please indicate your desired annual salary or salary range. Note: A value is required for your application to be reviewed.* Do you hold an active U.S. Government Security Clearance? Please provide your legal name (i.e. the name on your official government documents, such as driver’s license and passport).* The following questions are entirely optional. To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more. Gender Race/Ethnicity

• Must have or be able to obtain a Public Trust with the US federal government
• At least three years of experience supporting public health information technology projects
• 3-5 years of experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating experience in user-centered design for web and mobile applications.
• Proven experience designing digital solutions for federal government applications.
• Expertise in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, InVision).
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards and WCAG guidelines.
• Experience with user research, usability testing, and creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Familiarity with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present and explain design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with CDC or public health organizations.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of public health data privacy and security standards.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Public Trust clearance. Due to contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to be eligible.
• No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions.

Salary Range:

• $31/hour - $41/hour
• Salary commensurate with experience., Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran
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