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
