UX Designer with 508 Compliance
Summary
A UX designer creating intuitive, accessible interfaces for US federal government clients: building wireframes, prototypes, and user flows, ensuring 508/WCAG accessibility compliance, running usability testing, and collaborating in Agile teams. Core tools include Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, and screen-reader/accessibility testing tools.
The work:
Design and enhance user interfaces that deliver seamless, intuitive, and consistent user experiences. Develop wireframes, storyboards, prototypes, and user flows based on business requirements, user insights, and accessibility needs. Ensure all digital deliverables meet 508 compliance and align with accessibility best practices. Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders throughout the full design lifecycle, ensuring alignment and feasibility. Conduct usability testing, analyzing findings, and incorporate user feedback into iterative design improvements. Evaluate accessibility using automated and manual testing tools, identifying barriers and recommending solutions. Support the creation and maintenance of design documentation, including style guides, component libraries, and UX specifications. Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to a collaborative, user-centered development environment.
Here's what you need:
- 2+ years of professional experience along with a strong background in User Experience (UX) design, including user flows, interaction patterns, and usability principles.
- Skilled in User Interface (UI) design, with an understanding of layout, visual hierarchy, typography, and responsive design.
- Demonstrated knowledge of 508 compliance and accessibility best practices, with the ability to apply them during design and review.
- Experience working with design and prototyping tools, such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or InVision.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, collaborating closely with developers, analysts, and product owners.
- Solid understanding of user-centered design methodologies, responsive design patterns, and modern UX processes.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions clearly.
- MUST be clearable up to Top Secret clearance (active Top Secret highly desired).
- Willingness to work onsite in Arlington, VA.
Bonus / Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree strongly desired.
- Experience with Pega desired.
- Experience with accessibility testing tools such as Axe, WAVE, JAWS, or NVDA.
- Knowledge of WCAG accessibility guidelines and remediation techniques.
- Advanced proficiency in design tools (Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD).
- Experience leading or supporting usability testing sessions and synthesizing research insights.
- Professional certification in UX/UI design or related discipline.
- Prior experience designing for government, public sector, or regulated environments.
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
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