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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Web Designer (Docusaurus) - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - **Company:** CPMC, LLC. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Design of User Interfaces, Performance Tuning, Ui Patterns, Markdown, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Website Wireframe, Tailwind, ReactJS, Material UI, Front End Software Development, Api Design - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b948520c6cc81263 ## About the Role Clearance / Background: Ability to successfully complete required federal background investigation (MUST BE A US CITIZEN), Configuring sidebars, navigation, and routing. Working with Markdown/MDX content, layout components, and themes. Strong web/UI design skills, demonstrated through a portfolio of: Clean, responsive, and accessible layouts. Effective use of typography, color, and spacing. Solid understanding of Section 508, WCAG, and accessibility best practices for government-facing sites., Basic React/JavaScript concepts (components, props, state, JSX), sufficient to work effectively within Docusaurus. Experience creating or updating documentation portals, design systems, or component libraries. Ability to work effectively with federal stakeholders, including: Navigating feedback loops, approvals, and documentation requirements. Communicating design decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong attention to detail, with a focus on performance, maintainability, and consistency across pages and sections., Prior experience supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or another federal agency. Experience designing and building React-based front-end applications (e.g., SPAs with React and a utility-first CSS framework such as Tailwind CSS)., Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to own end-to-end UX for documentation and web experiences. Ability to balance visual polish with practical constraints (federal standards, timelines, and review cycles). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working with distributed teams (designers, developers, product, content). ## Description We are seeking a Web Designer (Docusaurus) to support web properties and documentation portals for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining Docusaurus-based websites that serve both Veterans and internal VA stakeholders. You will work closely with product owners, content writers, developers, and UX stakeholders to create accessible, intuitive, and visually consistent web experiences that follow Section 508, WCAG, and federal branding guidelines. This is a hands-on role that blends UI/UX design, front-end implementation, and documentation site structure/organization., Docusaurus Site Design & Maintenance Design, configure, and maintain Docusaurus-based documentation sites and portals. Build and refine page layouts, sidebars, navigation, and content structure for clear content discovery. Implement and maintain reusable page templates and component documentation pages (e.g., common UI components, onboarding guides, knowledge base articles). UI/UX & Visual Design Create clean, responsive, and accessible UI layouts for documentation and informational sites. Apply strong typography, color, spacing, and layout principles while aligning with VA and federal branding standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements and wireframes into production-ready Docusaurus pages. Accessibility & Usability (Government/Federal Context) Ensure all designs and implementations meet Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards. Design with Veteran users and internal VA staff in mind, optimizing for clarity, readability, and ease of use. Partner with product owners and QA to test for accessibility, responsiveness, and usability across devices and browsers. Content Structure & Information Architecture Organize content into intuitive hierarchies, navigation menus, and documentation groupings. Improve content discoverability through thoughtful site structure, naming conventions, and navigation flows. Support content owners in migrating, updating, and refactoring existing documentation to align with new structures. Collaboration & Delivery in a Federal Environment Work within federal processes, documentation requirements, and review cycles. Participate in Agile ceremonies, design reviews, and stakeholder sessions. Provide clear documentation and handoffs for changes to content, navigation, and UI patterns., Designing analytics dashboards, admin portals, or internal tools. Documentation for reusable UI components and APIs (e.g., documenting React components, integration guides, onboarding docs). Exposure to cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS) and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, containerized workflows). Experience collaborating with engineers on: Performance optimization (page load, rendering). API-driven UIs and integration patterns. 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