UX Designer

CivicActions is a mission-minded company. We focus on helping the government deliver better services through modern software practices. We work in cross-functional, agile teams and communicate openly and honestly. We encourage a balanced, autonomous lifestyle. We are looking for others like us with a true passion for using technology to change our world positively.

We are seeking a UX designer with expertise in visual design. In this role, the UX Visual Designer brings a deeper knowledge of visual design principles, practices, pattern libraries, accessibility web standards, and can collaborate effectively with software engineers to deliver working software. We are also looking for someone who is passionate about developing digital services for large federal and state government agencies, and the people they serve.

This position is fully remote (work from home) and requires a federal background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Create and/or leverage existing design patterns that meet both users, business, and technical needs.

• Demonstrate and teach government agencies human-centered design, lean and agile methodologies.

• Communicate design decisions and what user problem they are solving verbally or visually.

• Help facilitate client discovery workshops, user research, and synthesis.

• Keep a structured project rhythm of iterative design: incorporating feedback, launching quickly, and testing hypotheses.

• Drive the style guide and/or component-based design system.

• Communicate early and often to engineering through prototypes and/or sketches.

Specific Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in software, web, and/or mobile visual design.

• Minimum of 2 years working in an agile/scrum/lean methodologies environment.

• You are well-versed in all aspects of current visual design standards and trends and will be responsible for managing project design reviews and execution for all visual project work.

• Openness to diversity and working with people from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.

• Knowledge in accessibility web standards and interaction patterns (USWDS).

• Can manage complex projects and stakeholder relationships.

• You are up-to-date on the latest software tools and trends. This could be using tools such as: Sketch, Invision, Figma, Zeplin, and some HTML/CSS/JS, etc.

• You have a portfolio that demonstrates ability to design compelling visual experiences and user interfaces around business, user, and technology requirements.

• You have experience working with data visualization and data-driven storytelling through design.

• Excitement and generosity of spirit in sharing your skills to help build a growing UX practice.

Salary Range

$90,000 - $120,000 USD per year commensurate with qualifications and experience

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Residency Requirement

For this role, you must be a current U.S. resident and have lived here for 3 out of the past 5 years.

Location

We are a completely remote team within the United States. We ask that you have a dedicated workspace and fast internet. 

Why CivicActions

People who are well taken care of can be more balanced, productive, and happy.

• 100% company-paid medical/dental/vision/life/disability with 100% dependent coverage

• 401(k) plan

• Flexible vacation policy

• Yearly professional development stipend

• Yearly technology stipend

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We value diverse teams and are committed to creating a community of inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.