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# Design Lead (UX/UI) (REMOTE)

- **Company:** Koniag Services, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Software Design Patterns, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Sciences, Interaction Design, User-Centered Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Website Wireframe, Figma
- **Published:** October 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9217121/design-lead-uxui-remote

## About the Role

* Background in UX research, interaction design, or visual design
 * Experience conducting user research in a government or regulated environment
 * Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, or similar)
 * Strong knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards
 * Experience working within agile development teams
 * Ability to communicate design decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Security Requirement:

 * Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Education & Experience:

Education:

 * Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Psychology, Information Science, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

 * Minimum of 5 years of UX/UI design and research experience, with at least 2 years on federal government or large public-sector digital products
 * Demonstrated portfolio of user-centered design work, including research artifacts, wireframes, and final design deliverables
 * Experience conducting usability testing and translating findings into actionable design improvements
 * Experience designing accessible digital products that meet Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 standards
 * Familiarity with U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) is strongly preferred
 * Experience with content design and plain language writing for government audiences

Certifications:

 * Nielsen Norman Group UX Certification or similar UX certifications are a plus. DHS Trusted Tester certification is preferred

## Description

This position will be part of a team supporting a Federal client with a business and IT modernization project.

The Design Lead ensures the ERAS Platform is intuitive, accessible, and user-centered. This person leads all research and design activities and ensures the team consistently applies human-centered design principles throughout development., * Lead user research activities including usability testing, interviews, and contextual inquiry at regular sprint intervals

 * Develop and maintain research plans and share findings with the full team and USDA stakeholders
 * Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for all user-facing features
 * Ensure designs meet WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA accessibility standards and Section 508 requirements
 * Maintain and apply consistent design patterns across the platform for a seamless user experience
 * Design for a broad range of users including USDA customers, federal staff, managers, executives, and the general public
 * Produce and deliver Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) based on the latest VPAT template
 * Collaborate closely with developers to ensure designs are implemented accurately
 * Conduct content design work to ensure plain language and clarity throughout the platform
 * Ensure page response time goals (under 1.25 seconds to render) are considered in design decisions