[Remote] Senior UX Designer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ad Hoc LLC is a technology company focused on empowering organizations to deliver impactful digital services. They are seeking a Senior UX Designer to deliver UX design work across various program workstreams, support accessibility compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance design processes.ResponsibilitiesDeliver UX design work across program workstreams including discovery artifacts, user flows, wireframes, low and high fidelity prototypes, and usability testing plans in Figma using federal Design System componentsServe as a subject matter expert on accessibility tools and techniques, annotating Figma designs with keyboard navigation, ARIA patterns, focus management, and screen reader labels before sprint planningConduct stakeholder interviews, workflow observations, usability testing, and competitive analysis, synthesizing findings into actionable artifacts such as personas, journey maps, storyboards, and research reportsDevelop and implement design test cases and test plans, supporting validation of designs against WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 compliance standardsContribute to the Design System component library, proposing new patterns and visual design artifacts through the established governance workflow in collaboration with senior designers and frontend engineersCollaborate with engineers, QA, product owners, and accessibility specialists to validate designs for technical feasibility and Section 508 compliance before sprint commitmentDevelop and present compelling artifacts and presentations that translate complex regulatory and policy requirements into clear, user-centered design solutions for federal stakeholdersParticipate in iterative design activities including participatory design sessions, design critiques, and analysis and synthesis working sessionsProactively partner with Senior Designers, remaining receptive to mentorship while also coaching junior designers with actionable, growth-oriented feedbackIdentify design risks and communicate recommendations to mitigate them to program leadershipMay lead accessibility tasks including Section 508 compliance and emerging accessibility standardsSkills4+ years of relevant UX and product design experience and a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent additional experience in lieu of a degreeMust meet federal suitability requirements and pass a background investigation as a condition of employmentProficiency in Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and Design System contributionDemonstrated subject matter expertise in accessibility tools and techniques including Axe, pa11y, ANDI, JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOverWorking knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 compliance standards, including the ability to develop design test cases and plans aligned to accessibility requirementsExperience conducting user research including stakeholder interviews, usability testing, task analysis, and conceptual modelingExperience producing user requirements specifications, personas, storyboards, scenarios, flowcharts, design prototypes, and design specificationsAbility to communicate research findings and design rationale clearly to both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience working within agile or SAFe delivery environments, integrating design work into sprint-based development timelinesFamiliarity with Miro, Adobe Creative Suite, or other collaborative design and research toolingPrior experience with federal agency digital services or government contracting environmentsFamiliarity with LCR 5-220 or comparable federal accessibility standardsExperience contributing to or governing Design System component libraries across a multi-team programExposure to SAFe PI planning and coordinating design activities across multiple workstreamsFamiliarity with usability testing with assistive technology users including screen reader, keyboard-only, and voice control participantsExperience authoring accessibility conformance reports or VPATs prior to major releasesBenefitsCompany-subsidized health, dental, and vision insuranceFlexible PTO401K with employer matchPaid parental leave after one year of serviceEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany OverviewAd Hoc is a digital services company that helps the federal government better serve people. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://adhoc.team/.