UI/UX Designer Job at Vector Consulting, Inc in Austin

Overview

Our government client is seeking an experienced UI/UX Designer on a hybrid 12 months renewable contract opportunity in Austin, TX.

Role: UI/UX Designer

Responsibilities

• Lead user research initiatives and journey mapping to gain deep insights into user interactions and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and visual hierarchies in accordance with established accessibility guidelines and branding standards.
• Collaborate with Code for America and cross-functional teams to apply industry best practices in UI/UX design.
• Engage in discovery workshops, feedback sessions, and sprint planning to ensure that design decisions are aligned with business objectives.
• Employ a comprehensive suite of tools including Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and Hotjar and implement usability testing, responsive design, and SEO optimization strategies.
• Experience with AI/ML Interfaces: design user interfaces for systems that incorporate Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning, with a focus on explainable AI (XAI) and human-AI interaction principles.
• Complex System Design: understand and design for complex business logic and regulatory requirements, particularly in domains like government services, healthcare, or finance.
• Data Visualization: present complex data and AI insights in a clear, concise, and understandable visual format.
• Empathy and User Advocacy: demonstrate a deep commitment to understanding user needs and advocating for user-centered design principles.
• Collaboration & Communication: excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present design solutions to stakeholders.
• Understanding of Accessibility Standards: knowledge of WCAG and other accessibility guidelines to ensure inclusive design.
• Bonus: Experience with eligibility determination systems or similar rule-based, data-intensive applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
• 4 years of hands-on experience designing user interfaces and experiences for enterprise systems, including wireframes, prototypes, and visual hierarchies using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, and Sketch.
• 4 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.
• 4 years of experience applying UX design principles such as hierarchy, contrast, and alignment to create responsive and accessible web and mobile interfaces.
• 4 years of experience creating wireframes and prototypes that support agile development cycles, including sketch-to-visual fidelity transitions.
• 5 years (Preferred) experience designing graphical diagrams and visual narratives to communicate timelines, workflows, and system architecture.
• 3 years (Preferred) demonstrated ability to facilitate design workshops and feedback sessions with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
• 3 years (Preferred) Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 3 years (Preferred) Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.

About Vector

Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization’s operating philosophy and commitment to People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance – THE VECTOR WAY Celebrating 30 years of service.