Principal UX Designer - UXD 25-26319

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
No Travel Required

Skills

Web Applications
User Experience
Wireframe
Workflow
jQuery
User Research
User-centered Design
Sass
Section 508
Software Development
Public Sector
Quality Assurance
Knowledge Transfer
Presentations
Process Improvement
Project Planning
Documentation
GRID
HTML5
Interfaces
Internet
Intranet
JavaScript
Accessibility
Agile
Analytics
Bootstrap
Cascading Style Sheets
Css3
UXD
Usability
Version Control
WCAG
Web Browsers
Prototyping
Regulatory Compliance
Reporting
Research Design
System Testing

Job Details

Job Title: Principal UX Designer
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Hybrid (On-site presence in Sacramento required as needed)

Position Overview:

A public-sector digital platform is seeking a Principal UX Designer to lead user-centered design efforts across multiple digital platforms, including internet, intranet, and internal web applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in UX research, design systems, accessibility compliance, and front-end design tools such as Figma. This is a deliverables-based role with monthly review and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead user-centered UX design across digital platforms

  • Conduct user research and analyze data to generate actionable insights

  • Create UX analysis documents, wireframes, user flows, and responsive prototypes using Figma

  • Apply and maintain compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards throughout the design lifecycle

  • Maintain design version control in Figma and deliver final design assets

  • Conduct browser and QA testing during system testing phases

  • Present UX findings and design strategies to stakeholders

  • Provide knowledge transfer and support for UX design strategy across teams

Key Deliverables (Monthly):

  • Conduct user research and stakeholder interviews

  • Analyze user analytics and existing workflows

  • Organize and prioritize information architecture

  • Map new workflows and design wireframes/user flows for responsive design

  • Build functional prototypes for usability testing

  • Conduct findings presentations and submit UX documentation for review

  • Maintain version history in Figma tied to design releases

  • Provide QA support and feedback during system testing

  • Deliver finalized assets and transfer UX knowledge across the organization

  • Submit weekly status reports

Evaluation Criteria:

Total Points: 40

  1. Principal UX Experience (10 Points):
    At least 5 years of experience in UX design using human-centered design methodologies for web, mobile, and responsive applications. Knowledge of HTML5 (Flexbox, CSS Grid), CSS3 (SASS), JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and other modern front-end technologies.

  2. Design Systems & Prototyping (10 Points):
    Minimum 5 years of experience designing user flows, wireframes, prototyping, and creating pattern-based design systems.

  3. Figma Expertise (10 Points):
    Advanced proficiency in Figma, including component creation, prototyping, and version control.

  4. Process Improvement & Lifecycle Planning (5 Points):
    Strong background in process and design improvements, project planning, and working within Agile or software development lifecycles.

  5. Accessibility Standards Experience (5 Points):
    Proven experience designing accessible user interfaces in compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA (or higher), especially in government or regulated industries.

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