8+ years UX / product designFederal government design experienceClient-facing consulting experienceFigmaAdobe Creative SuiteUser research & usability testingInformation architecture & interaction designAccessibility best practicesDesign systemsAgile deliverySecret ClearanceBachelor's degree
Job Description
Remote senior product design role for a federal modernization consulting firm. The position focuses on designing mission-critical digital products for U.S. Federal Government agencies, requiring expertise in UX/UI design, user research, and complex data visualization. The role involves end-to-end design leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and contributing to federal digital transformation initiatives. Requires 8+ years of design experience, federal government background, and an active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.
Overview
This is a remote opportunity to shape mission-critical digital products supporting complex federal investigative and data-driven operations. You will combine deep UX expertise with strong visual design skills to turn sophisticated workflows and large volumes of data into intuitive experiences.
The role is highly client-facing, with direct collaboration across government stakeholders, product managers, engineers, and delivery teams. You will contribute across the full design lifecycle, from research and discovery through prototyping, testing, implementation, and iteration.
You will operate as a hands-on design leader and trusted advisor within a collaborative consulting and Agile delivery environment, making a tangible impact on federal modernization and high-visibility digital transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
•Lead end-to-end product design activities for mission-critical federal digital products, from discovery and research through delivery and continuous improvement.
•Create wireframes, journey maps, workflows, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs that address complex user and business needs.
•Translate sophisticated requirements, investigative workflows, and data-intensive use cases into intuitive, accessible, and effective user experiences.
•Conduct stakeholder interviews, user research, usability testing, and other discovery activities to validate assumptions and inform design decisions.
•Simplify complex workflows and data-rich environments through thoughtful interaction design, information architecture, navigation, and visual hierarchy.
•Develop and maintain reusable design patterns, standards, and design-system components to ensure consistency across products and experiences.
•Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, business analysts, and other delivery team members throughout the product lifecycle.
•Present design concepts, recommendations, prototypes, and design rationale clearly to government and client stakeholders.
•Incorporate feedback and usability findings into iterative design improvements while supporting Agile delivery teams.
•Ensure digital experiences align with accessibility best practices, security requirements, enterprise standards, and established user-centered design principles.
•Serve as a trusted design partner in client engagements, helping stakeholders navigate complex product and user experience challenges.
Requirements
•Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
•8+ years of professional experience in UX, UI, product design, or a closely related discipline.
•Previous consulting experience in a client-facing environment, with confidence working directly with senior stakeholders.
•Demonstrated experience designing digital solutions for U.S. Federal Government agencies.
•Strong portfolio showcasing both user experience and visual design capabilities across complex digital products.
•Advanced proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
•Hands-on experience with user research, stakeholder interviews, prototyping, usability testing, interaction design, and iterative product development.
•Strong understanding of human-centered design methodologies, information architecture, and accessibility best practices.
•Ability to transform complex requirements and data-heavy workflows into clear, intuitive, and visually compelling experiences.
•Excellent presentation, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills.
•Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
•Must reside in the United States; candidates residing in New York, California, or Colorado are not eligible.
Benefits
•Fully remote position for eligible U.S.-based candidates.
•Competitive compensation aligned with experience and qualifications.
•Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, well-being, and financial security.
•Extensive opportunities for learning, skills development, and career growth.
•Collaborative environment combining consulting, digital design, product engineering, and Agile expertise.
•Inclusive culture with commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.
•Exposure to challenging projects involving intelligent automation, platform technologies, and digital transformation.
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