Senior UX Designer (Accessibility & Web Applications)

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Senior UX Designer for a hybrid position located in Minneapolis, MN. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity.

Compensation: $65.00 - 75.00 per hour, W2, depending on experience and skill level.

Summary:
Our public sector client is seeking one full-time UX Designer resource who will be part of a large-scale, high-profile initiative supporting core business operations. The resource will be involved in designing public-facing websites and robust back-office functionalities within tight timelines in an Agile manner, collaborating with the Product Engineering team. The work is expected to be a hybrid of on-site and remote work. The resource will be required to work at the client's office at least two days per week, with the possibility of more as business conditions dictate.

Responsibilities:

• Lead user research activities, including interviews and usability testing, to gather insights and inform design direction for an IT team.
• Design intuitive and accessible interfaces and workflows across digital platforms, ensuring consistency with design standards and project requirements.
• Develop wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts and interaction flows effectively.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders using Agile methodologies to iteratively refine designs and incorporate feedback.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with brand standards, accessibility guidelines, and universal design principles to provide an inclusive user experience.
• Present design concepts clearly to stakeholders and supply comprehensive documentation for smooth project handoffs and implementation/continuous improvement by development teams.
• Conduct 8-10 user interviews and 2-3 usability testing sessions per 2-week sprint to identify pain points and validate design assumptions.
• Design 20+ key interface screens and workflows for a core application module, adhering to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
• Produce low-fidelity wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes for stakeholder review within 2-week iterations.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint reviews with product owners and developers to incorporate feedback and refine design artifacts.
• Audit and update existing screens for brand consistency and inclusive design principles, providing rationale documentation.
• Present bi-weekly design reviews to 10+ stakeholders and hand off finalized prototypes with annotated specs for development implementation.

Requirements:

• Five (5) years' experience in User Experience (UX) designs of web-based applications.
• Four (4) years' experience designing compliant webpages per accessibility standards WCAG 2.1 Level AA or higher.
• Five (5) years' experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and mockups.
• Three (3) years' experience in information architecture and design.
• Two (2) years' experience in user experience design in an agile development environment.

Desired skills:

• Bachelor's degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or Graphic Design.
• Demonstrated experience applying accessibility and inclusive design best practices.
• User research and persona development experience.
• Usability testing and analysis experience.
• Data analysis and use of metrics experience.
• Responsive and adaptive design experience.
• Visual and UI design experience.
• Design principles and aesthetics experience.
• Universal design principles experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, including demonstration of time management and organization skills.
• Experience with mobile app UI/UX for ticketing or payment systems.
• Familiarity with transit fare structures, ticket vending machines, and validation devices.
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Blazor) to facilitate development collaboration.
• Exposure to data-driven design using analytics related to transit user behavior.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technology & tools.
• Empathy for users and user-centric thinking.
• Critical thinking and creative problem solving.
• UX certifications or training in accessibility standards and Agile methodologies.
• Experience working in Figma.

Sample Deliverables

• User Research Reports: Comprehensive summaries of findings from interviews, surveys, and usability testing sessions (delivered bi-weekly or per sprint).
• Wireframes and Mockups: Low- and high-fidelity designs for key interfaces and workflows (delivered iteratively within 2-week sprints).
• Interactive Prototypes: Clickable prototypes built in standard tools, including interaction flows and annotations (delivered at sprint end).
• Design Documentation: Style guides, component libraries, and handoff specs ensuring accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA) and brand compliance (delivered per project milestone).
• Stakeholder Presentation Materials: Slide decks and demo sessions for design reviews (bi-weekly).
• Weekly Status Reports: Progress updates on tasks, risks, and next steps (submitted every 2 weeks).

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

About Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm placement opportunity, our recruiter can walk you through the unique benefits offered by that client.

Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most of whom have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others.

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Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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