UI/ UX Designer

Mind Computing is seeking an exceptional UI/UX Designer to join a large project. The selected candidate will apply Human-Centered Design principles to develop and enhance user-centric applications that prioritize usability and accessibility.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product teams to define project requirements and objectives
• Conduct usability testing to enhance user experience and improve accessibility
• Design fully accessible and user-friendly applications, adhering to VA Digital Service guidelines and United States Web Design Systems (USWDS) standards
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to illustrate design concepts
• Lead user research through interviews, surveys, and testing to understand user needs
• Translate complex processes into intuitive, user-focused designs
• Provide UX guidance and ensure designs align with HCD principles and accessibility standards
• Document design activities, user research insights, and usability improvements
• Additional tasks as needed to support project success

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or related field
• Proven UI/UX design experience with a strong portfolio showcasing design expertise
• Experience with Human-Centered Design (HCD) and user research
• Ability to synthesize research findings and implement design improvements
• Strong documentation skills, capturing research questions, methodologies, and findings
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma and Axure
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (Section 508) and best practices
• Familiarity with Design Systems, Design tokens and how to use them
• Agile development experience and adaptability to iterative feedback
• Knowledge of VA/DHA/HHS practices is a plus