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UX Designer with 508 Compliance

Arlington, VAFull-time$64k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorshipSecurity clearance required

Core

Design and enhance user interfaces for US federal government clients, ensuring seamless experiences and strict 508 compliance.

Role type

UX Designer (Accessibility/508 Compliance)

Builds

Digital deliverables, wireframes, prototypes, and user flows for defense, national security, and public safety organizations.

Domain

US Federal Government / Public Sector

Required skills

User Experience (UX) design, User Interface (UI) design, 508 compliance, accessibility best practices, prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision), user-centered design methodologies, usability testing, design documentation.

Preferred skills

Accessibility testing tools (Axe, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA), WCAG guidelines, usability testing leadership, UX/UI certifications, government sector experience.

Technologies

Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, Axe, WAVE, JAWS, NVDA

Responsibilities

Develop wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, and user flows; ensure digital deliverables meet 508 compliance; conduct usability testing and analyze findings; evaluate accessibility using automated and manual tools; support creation of design documentation; participate in Agile ceremonies.

Seniority

Mid-level (2+ years experience)