UX/UI Designer

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a leading consulting firm dedicated to providing innovative solutions to complex challenges faced by government agencies, private sector organizations, and non-profit entities. With a focus on technology modernization, strategic consulting, and digital transformation, Guidehouse strives to empower its clients through expert insights and tailored services. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Guidehouse fosters a collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth and development. The company values integrity, innovation, and excellence, making it a trusted partner in navigating the evolving landscape of technology and policy.

About The Role

We are actively seeking a talented UX/UI Designer to join our team supporting an ongoing Federal program. This role offers the flexibility of remote work, with future opportunities to work from our Tysons, VA office or continue remote engagement across the United States. As a UX/UI Designer, you will be instrumental in translating user needs, business requirements, and research findings into intuitive and accessible digital interfaces. Your expertise will help shape user experiences for critical federal systems, ensuring they are user-centric, compliant with accessibility standards, and aligned with best practices in design and development. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including researchers, developers, product managers, and stakeholders, you will contribute to the development of design systems, wireframes, prototypes, and comprehensive style guides. Your work will directly impact the usability and effectiveness of federal digital services, making a meaningful difference in public sector technology modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant UX/UI design experience
• Portfolio demonstrating research, wireframing, prototyping, and UI design skills
• Proficiency in design software such as Sketch, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools
• Strong understanding of human-computer interaction and usability principles
• Experience with user research methodologies and data collection techniques
• Knowledge of responsive web design, cross-browser compatibility, and device adaptability
• Familiarity with design systems, style guides, and pattern libraries
• Basic understanding of HTML5 and CSS3 for effective design handoff
• Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust clearance; active clearance preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct user research aligned with the design thinking process to gather insights and identify user needs
• Translate research findings, user feedback, and business requirements into actionable design tasks
• Ideate and develop features from initial concept to detailed wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, including UX researchers, engineers, product owners, and business analysts, to ensure user-centered design solutions
• Organize and maintain design files and assets for seamless handoff to development teams using Zeplin or similar tools
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems, style guides, and UI pattern libraries
• Ensure all designs comply with web standards, accessibility guidelines, and usability best practices
• Support the implementation of responsive and accessible interfaces across multiple devices and browsers
• Participate in design reviews, user testing, and iterative improvements to enhance user experience
• Maintain consistency with existing design patterns and style guides, updating them as needed based on live feedback and evolving standards

Benefits

Guidehouse offers competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with personal and family sick leave and company-paid holidays. Parental leave policies support work-life balance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching is provided. Employees benefit from group term life insurance, travel assistance programs, and voluntary life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance options. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts cover healthcare and dependent care. Transit and parking benefits support sustainable commuting. Short-term and long-term disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing professional development opportunities are available. An employee referral program, participation in corporate-sponsored events, community outreach, a Care.com annual membership, and employee assistance programs are also included. Supplemental benefits through Corestream cover critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal assistance. Potential eligibility for discretionary variable incentive bonuses is also a perk.

Equal Opportunity

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other protected status. We consider all qualified applicants fairly and in accordance with applicable laws. We also ensure that employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic. We are dedicated to providing a supportive environment for all employees and applicants.

Key skills/competency

• UX/UI Design
• User Research
• Wireframing & Prototyping
• Accessibility (Section 508, WCAG)
• Design Systems & Style Guides
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Responsive Web Design
• HTML5/CSS3 Basics
• Analytical Problem-Solving