UI/UX Designer

Mind Computing is hiring a full-time, 100% remote UI/UX Designer to support a project for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), applying Human Centered Design to deliver usable, accessible, user-centric applications with Section 508 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Analysts, developers, testers, and stakeholders to turn business and technical requirements into effective UI/UX solutions
• Develop research-oriented questions and use indirect user insights to guide design decisions when direct user access is limited
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes in Figma to communicate concepts and support development
• Act as a UI/UX accessibility subject-matter resource, advising cross-functional teams on accessible design practices and Section 508 compliance
• Embed accessibility and compliance requirements throughout the design process before production release
• Review accessibility findings and provide clear, actionable guidance to identify and remediate Section 508 issues
• Support accessibility testing, audits, and remediation by reviewing results, recommending design changes, and validating corrected implementations
• Incorporate feedback from developers, testers, stakeholders, and users to improve designs iteratively in an Agile delivery environment
• Contribute to team objectives and take on additional responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field
• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a portfolio that demonstrates accessible web or application design
• Strong, practical understanding of Human Centered Design in complex, constraint-driven environments
• Demonstrated experience designing accessible user interfaces and advising cross-functional teams on Section 508 compliance and remediation
• Ability to translate accessibility and compliance requirements into actionable recommendations for team members with different levels of accessibility expertise
• Collaboration skills to work with Business Analysts and stakeholders and translate research and user insights into practical design solutions
• Proficiency in Figma and experience working within Agile development teams
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including explaining design and accessibility recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences

Technologies

• Figma
• Miro
• Mural
• JIRA
• Confluence

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training Opportunities
• Remote Opportunity

Additional Qualifications

• Prior government/federal experience
• Experience supporting VA, DHA, HHS, or other federal/government projects
• Familiarity with VA Digital Service guidelines, USWDS, and federal accessibility standards and expectations
• Experience supporting accessibility testing, audits, and remediation
• Experience contributing to or working within a design system, including UI patterns, components, and documentation
• Ability to obtain a government clearance
• Familiarity with collaboration and documentation tools such as Miro, Mural, JIRA, and Confluence

Work Location & Requirements

• Remote (100% remote)
• Candidate must reside within the continental US
• Full-time position

Screening / Notice

• Selected candidates must complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process
• At this time, sponsorship is not available

Compensation: USD 75,000 - 85,000 per year