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 #J-18808-Ljbffr