Human-Centered Design Specialist IV – UI/UX

LMI

. Design intuitive, effective, and visually cohesive user experiences for digital products supporting VA programs and stakeholders .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in user experience design, including the ability to create intuitive digital products through user research, prototyping, and collaboration with stakeholders. Proficient in applying accessibility standards and design principles to enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

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User Experience DesignPrototyping with FigmaInformation ArchitectureUsability TestingAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

User FlowsWireframesInteractive PrototypesVisual HierarchyDesign SystemsAccessibility StandardsUser-Centered Design PrinciplesComplex WorkflowsData-Rich ExperiencesResearch Synthesis

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationPresentation SkillsFacilitation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration with Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

FigmaMicrosoft Power PlatformSharePointPower BIMicrosoft 365

Certifications & Qualifications

UX CertificationsAccessibility CertificationsHCD CertificationsAgile Certifications

Industry Keywords

Human-Centered DesignInteraction DesignDigital ProductsFederal GovernmentHealthcarePublic SectorEnterprise ApplicationsVA ProgramsVHA ProgramsDesign Thinking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design intuitive, effective, and visually cohesive user experiences for digital products supporting VA programs and stakeholders
Translate research findings, business requirements, user needs, and technical requirements into clear design concepts
Develop user flows, task flows, information architectures, navigation models, wireframes, interface designs, and interactive prototypes
Create low- through high-fidelity designs for stakeholder evaluation before development
Design interface components, interaction patterns, layouts, forms, dashboards, workflows, and data-rich experiences
Establish consistent visual and interaction patterns across digital products
Contribute to design systems, component libraries, UX standards, and reusable design assets
Prepare developer handoff documentation and collaborate with technical teams during implementation
Conduct stakeholder interviews, user interviews, workshops, usability studies, and HCD discovery activities
Synthesize qualitative research into findings, themes, personas, user journeys, experience maps, design principles, and recommendations
Develop and test design hypotheses through prototypes and iterative user feedback
Facilitate usability testing and translate results into prioritized design improvements
Apply Section 508, WCAG, and inclusive-design requirements
Support development of Magnify Reports and provide research findings, personas, journey maps, visualizations, prototype concepts, user feedback, and design recommendations
Facilitate design sessions, co-design workshops, prototype reviews, and usability-testing sessions
Present design concepts and explain design decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate with HCD researchers, technical designers, developers, analysts, product owners, healthcare subject matter experts, and program leadership
Participate in Agile ceremonies and integrate UX activities into iterative delivery cycles
Participate in LMI's HCD community of practice by sharing tools, templates, patterns, techniques, and lessons learned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human-Centered Design, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Design, Psychology, or a related field
5-7+ years of professional experience in UI/UX, product design, HCD, interaction design, or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience designing digital products from early concept through prototype and development handoff
Strong proficiency with Figma or comparable modern UI/UX design and prototyping tools
Demonstrated experience developing user flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and polished interface designs
Strong understanding of information architecture, interaction design, visual hierarchy, usability, and user-centered design principles
Experience conducting or participating in user research and usability testing
Ability to translate research findings and complex requirements into intuitive user experiences
Knowledge of Section 508, WCAG, accessibility, and inclusive-design practices
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills
Ability to independently organize and prioritize design work across multiple activities
Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Portfolio demonstrating UI/UX design, research-informed design decisions, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, design systems, or shipped digital experiences
Experience designing for federal government, healthcare, public-sector, or enterprise environments
Prior experience supporting VA or VHA programs
Experience designing dashboards, complex workflows, enterprise applications, or data-rich experiences
Experience creating or contributing to design systems and reusable component libraries
Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, Power BI, or Microsoft 365 environments
Experience with Agile, Lean UX, Design Thinking, or iterative product development
Relevant UX, accessibility, HCD, or Agile certifications