User Experience Designer

Title: UX Designer

Location: United States

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 concepts.

• Familiarity with accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies.

• Experience conducting user research and usability testing, synthesizing insights, and translating them into design solutions.

• Working knowledge of accessibility best practices (WCAG) and experience designing for inclusive experiences.

• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML/CSS/JS) sufficient to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills in cross-functional teams.

• Experience working on federally funded or grant-supported projects, or familiarity with HRSA/HHS mission and processes.

• Prior experience mentoring designers or leading small design teams.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX work: research, interaction design, visual design, and prototypes.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.