UX / UI Designer_Washington, DC_W2only

Position Type: Contract
Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)

Randstad is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented UX/UI Designer to join our client's team in the Washington D.C. area, focusing on developing cutting-edge e-commerce platforms. This role is crucial for translating business requirements into intuitive, accessible, and high-performing front-end user interfaces. The ideal candidate will master the end-to-end design process, from low-fidelity wireframes and clickable prototypes to final design specifications, ensuring all digital products adhere to best practices in mobile-first design, accessibility (WCAG/ADA), and data-informed iteration within an Agile (SAFe/Scrum) environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a range of design artifacts, including low- to high-fidelity wireframes for commerce front-end screens.
• Develop robust, clickable prototypes for efficient user testing and validation with stakeholders and end users.
• Define detailed interaction states that logically tie to and reflect backend system responses.
• Apply and enforce consistent UI patterns, corporate branding, and established accessibility standards across all designs.
• Iteratively refine designs based on performance metrics, user feedback, and A/B testing results.
• Ensure all front-end designs meet rigorous WCAG and ADA accessibility requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance (QA) teams during testing cycles to ensure design fidelity.
• Provide timely design clarifications and support to development teams during Agile/Scrum sprints.
• Create comprehensive design documentation and specifications for effective developer handoff.