Senior UX/UI Designer
Not Disclosed
Phoenix, AZ
7.0 Months
Not Disclosed
Not Disclosed
Government - State
Job Posted on (Nov 13, 2025)
Reference Number: RKAZUD13
Job Description
Position Summary:
The UI/UX Designer is responsible for crafting intuitive, visually engaging, and user-centered interfaces for web applications. This role focuses on design excellence—combining creativity, user empathy, and analytical thinking to deliver experiences that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. The designer will translate concepts and requirements into wireframes, prototypes, and polished designs that enhance usability and accessibility. Success in this position requires strong visual design skills, proficiency with modern design tools, and the ability to communicate design decisions effectively. Candidates must have excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences and proven experience collaborating on SCRUM teams in Agile environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Create exceptional user experiences through professional, visually compelling interface designs.
Work with BI developers in designing effective and visually appealing dashboards and reports.
Design wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
Conduct user research and usability testing; iterate designs based on feedback and data insights.
Ensure compliance with WCAG and Section 508 accessibility standards across all interfaces.
Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and reusable UI components for consistency.
Define and enforce usability and interface standards to ensure a cohesive user experience.
Collaborate closely with developers to ensure accurate implementation of design specifications.
Partner with Product Owners and Business Analysts to translate business requirements into intuitive design solutions.
Create sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to support early product concepts and ideation.
Design intuitive interfaces for Microsoft platform tools while maintaining brand and usability standards.
Advocate for user needs throughout discovery, design, and development phases.
Communicate design concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and reviews.
Mentor business analysts on design best practices.
Present and refine design ideas through reviews and stakeholder feedback sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in human-computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 4+ years of experience in UI/UX design for web or digital products.
Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design, responsive interfaces, and accessibility best practices.
Proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and Photoshop.
Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and applying insights to design iterations.
Knowledge of WCAG and Section 508 accessibility standards and related testing tools.
Familiarity with design systems, style guides, and component libraries.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication skills for presenting design concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience conducting user research, usability tests, and synthesizing findings into actionable insights.
Knowledge of WCAG accessibility testing tools and methodologies.
Translate design concepts into responsive, accessible, and performant front-end code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience with Web development technologies, such as ASP.NET MVC, Razor, and/or Blazor.
Required Skills:
GitHub
Must have all 3 of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
At least 4 years of experience working as a UI/UX designer
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of WCAG accessibility testing tools and methodologies
Experience with Web development technologies, such as ASP.NET MVC, Razor, and/or Blazor
Notes:
Hybrid- First 2 weeks then in the office 2-3 times a week.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.