Accenture

Senior UI/UX Designer

Accenture$91K — $184K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of professional experience in frontend development, UI/UX, or full stack design roles.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience using Figma for UI/UX design and development.
  • In-depth knowledge of government 508 compliance and related regulations.
  • Hands-on experience with designing interfaces and building clickable prototypes.
  • Proven ability to research user needs and conduct usability testing.
  • Experience coordinating design implementation with developers in the SDLC for web applications.
  • Skilled in creating original graphics, icons, and visually appealing UI components.
  • Active Top Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct stakeholder interviews and user analysis to inform design decisions.
  • Lead UI/UX design tasks including wireframes, flowcharts, and high-fidelity prototypes.
  • Facilitate usability testing, customer interviews, and iterative design sessions.
  • Develop UI mockups and clickable prototypes using Figma and other tools.
  • Create original graphic assets like icons and visual components for user interfaces.
  • Design user interfaces with a focus on HTML5, CSS/Sass, JavaScript, and Angular frameworks.
  • Collaborate with teams to present design drafts and recommendations to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Flexible work hours and potential for remote work.
  • Generous paid time off policy and holidays.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
The work:

Conduct stakeholder interviews, user/task analysis, personas, storyboards, scenarios, and experience goal setting. Lead UI/UX design activities including conceptual modeling, information architecture, wireframes, flowcharts, and high-fidelity prototypes. Facilitate observational studies, customer interviews, usability testing, and iterative design sessions. Develop UI mockups, clickable prototypes, and proof of concept interfaces using Figma and prototyping tools. Create original graphic assets such as icons, images, sketches, tables, and visual components. Design user interfaces that will guide developers using HTML5, CSS/Sass, JavaScript, and frameworks such as Angular. Implement layout adjustments and design refinements based on user research and testing results. Identify and troubleshoot UX/UI issues, usability gaps, and design inconsistencies. Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards and federal UX policies. Communicate research insights, design rationale, prototypes, and specifications visually and verbally to stakeholders. Collaborate with visual designers, developers, and product teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment. Prepare and present design drafts, prototypes, and recommendations to internal teams and key stakeholders. Support iterative improvement through ongoing analysis, user feedback, and design reviews.

Here's what you need:
  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years professional experience in frontend development, UI/UX, or combined full stack design roles.
  • Requires 3+ years' experience using Figma for UI/UX design and development
  • Experience and understanding of achieving government 508 compliance while adhering to regulations and policies.
  • Hands-on experience designing interfaces & building clickable prototypes.
  • Proven experience researching user needs and conducting usability testing.
  • Experience coordinating with developers to ensure that designs are properly implemented in the SDLC for web applications across multiple platforms.
  • Ability to create original assets (graphics, icons, layouts) and visually appealing UI components.
  • Onsite work location: Washington, DC
  • Active Top Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working in federal environments or supporting government UX needs.
  • Strong ability to synthesize user data into actionable design improvements.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.
  • Experience writing UX documentation (personas, design specs, testing reports).
  • Ability to support iterative releases and collaborate closely with developers.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for conveying design rationale.


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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. 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.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$91,300-$184,900 USD

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
Learn more about Accenture
Size
624,000 employees
Market Cap
$173.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$44.7 billion
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