UI/UX designer Job at Seneca Resources in Austin

A public sector client in Austin, Texas is seeking a UX/UI Designer with enterprise systems experience for a 4-month contract that is likely to extend. This role requires up to 3 days onsite in the Austin office.

Overview

The UI/UX Designer will play a central role in improving the accessibility, usability, and responsiveness of the client’s eligibility systems. This position requires a strong balance of technical expertise, creativity, and user advocacy to design intuitive, inclusive, and visually compelling interfaces for complex enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead user research initiatives and journey mapping to gain deep insights into user interactions and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Design user experiences and interfaces, including wireframes, prototypes, and visual hierarchies, in accordance with accessibility guidelines and branding standards.
• Collaborate with Code for America and other cross-functional teams to apply industry best practices in UI/UX design.
• Engage in discovery workshops, feedback sessions, and sprint planning to align design decisions with business objectives.
• Utilize tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and Hotjar to create and refine designs.
• Conduct usability testing, implement responsive design, and apply SEO optimization strategies.
• Design interfaces for AI/ML systems with a focus on explainable AI (XAI) and human-AI interaction principles.
• Develop solutions for complex system design, particularly in regulated domains such as government services, healthcare, or finance.
• Present complex data and AI insights through clear and effective data visualizations.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles with a strong focus on empathy and accessibility (WCAG and related standards).
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, presenting design solutions and rationale.
• Bonus: Apply prior experience with eligibility determination systems or other rule-based, data-intensive applications.

Note: Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for this opportunity.

Required Experience

• 11 years of hands-on experience designing user interfaces and experiences for enterprise systems, including wireframes, prototypes, and visual hierarchies using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch.
• 11 years of demonstrated ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams, translating business needs into intuitive design solutions that align with accessibility and branding standards.
• 10 years of experience applying UX design principles such as hierarchy, contrast, and alignment to create responsive and accessible web and mobile interfaces.
• 10 years of experience creating wireframes and prototypes that support agile development cycles, including transitions from sketch to high visual fidelity.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting