Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.
We are looking for a UX Designer - Hybrid - Minneapolis, MN
If you are interested in applying for this requirement, please do respond with your updated resume.
Job Title: UX Designer
Work Location: Hybrid - two days per week - Minneapolis, MN.
Contract Duration: 7+ Months
Interview Process: In-person interviews conducted at offices.
The Council reserves the right to remove a candidate if unavailable for interview as requested.
Role Summary
The UX Designer will support the initiative by designing accessible, user-centered web experiences. The role focuses on wireframing, prototyping, information architecture, and usability, with strong alignment to accessibility standards and agile development practices.
Minimum Qualifications
5 years of experience in UX design for web-based applications
4 years of experience designing accessible web pages compliant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA or higher
5 years of experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and mockups
3 years of experience in information architecture and design
2 years of experience in UX design within an Agile development environment
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or Graphic Design
Experience applying accessibility and inclusive design best practices
User research and persona development experience
Usability testing and analysis experience
Experience using data and metrics to inform design decisions
Responsive and adaptive design experience
Visual and UI design experience
Strong understanding of design principles and aesthetics
Experience with universal design principles
Project management skills, including time management and organization
Experience designing mobile app UI/UX, especially for ticketing or payment systems
Familiarity with transit fare structures, ticket vending machines, and validation devices
Basic understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Blazor
Exposure to data-driven design using analytics related to transit user behavior
Experience working with Figma
UX certifications or formal training in accessibility standards and Agile methodologies
Strong empathy for users and a user-centered mindset
Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies.