Guidehouse

Digital Consulting

UXDesigner

$74–124k McLean, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“UX Designer at Guidehouse. Skills: User-centered design, User research, Usability testing, Interface design. Lead user-centered design. Translate research into interfaces”

What You'll Achieve.

Measure the success of design solutions; Drive continuous improvement

Industry & Context.

Digital Consulting
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Up to 10% travel, Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1+ years of professional experience, US Citizenship required

Nice to Have

Experience designing digital products for healthcare, Experience designing digital products for public health, Experience designing digital products for government clients, Experience contributing to or maintaining a design system, Familiarity with accessibility testing tools, Familiarity with assistive technologies, Experience conducting user research, Experience conducting usability testing, Experience synthesizing insights, Experience translating insights into design solutions, Working knowledge of accessibility best practices, Experience designing for inclusive experiences, Familiarity with front-end technologies, Experience mentoring designers, Experience leading small design teams, Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX work

What You'll Do.

Lead user-centered design

Translate research into interfaces

Translate product goals into interfaces

Conduct user research

Conduct usability testing

Create high-fidelity visual designs

Create interactive prototypes

Create detailed interaction specifications

Collaborate with product managers

Collaborate with engineers

Collaborate with content strategists

Collaborate with stakeholders

Ensure designs are implemented

Contribute to component libraries

Maintain component libraries

Contribute to design systems

Maintain design systems

Promote efficient delivery

Advocate for accessibility

Advocate for inclusive design

Validate accessibility during testing

Validate accessibility during handoff

Use analytics to measure success

Use qualitative feedback to measure success

Drive continuous improvement

Communicate design rationale

Communicate design trade-offs

Mentor junior designers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Cross-functional agile teams

Communication Scope

Communicate design rationale; Communicate design trade-offs

Full Job Description

**_Job Family_ :** Digital Consulting ** _Travel Required_ :** Up to 10% **_Clearance Required_ :** Ability to Obtain Public Trust ** _What You Will Do:_** * Lead user-centered design for web and mobile applications serving health and public-sector clients, translating research and product goals into intuitive, accessible interfaces. * Plan and conduct user research and usability testing (remote and in-person) to gather insights, synthesize findings, and iterate on designs. * Create wireframes, high-fidelity visual designs, interactive prototypes, and detailed interaction specifications using tools such as Figma or Adobe XD. * Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, content strategists, and stakeholders to define requirements, align on priorities, and ensure designs are implemented as intended. * Contribute to and maintain component libraries and design systems to promote consistency, scalability, and efficient delivery across projects. * Advocate for accessibility and inclusive design (WCAG) throughout the design process and validate accessibility during testing and handoff. * Use analytics and qualitative feedback to measure the success of design solutions and drive continuous improvement. * Communicate design rationale and trade-offs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, and mentor junior designers as needed. **_What You Will Need:_** * Bachelor’s degree in design, Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. * 1+ years of professional and relevant experience. * US Citizenship is required. **_What Would Be Nice To Have:_** * Experience designing digital products for healthcare, public health, or government clients. * Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision). * Experience contributing to or maintaining a design system at scale. * Knowledge of quantitative product analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel) and A/B testing concep

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