UI/ Interface Designer (Junior)

As a member of the Digital Experience & Strategy Team, the UI/Interface Designer will work closely with the Senior UX/UI Researcher & Designer as well as other UX/UI professionals, content strategists, creative specialists, data analysts, data scientists, developers, and cross-functional delivery teams.

The ideal candidate combines strong visual and interaction design capabilities with a human-centered, research-informed approach. They are comfortable translating complex requirements, user insights, research findings, and technical constraints into practical design solutions and thrive in a collaborative, iterative environment.

This position is fully remote.

Duties & Responsibilities
Design intuitive, visually engaging, accessible, and responsive interfaces for MC&FP websites, applications, digital tools, and interactive experiences.
Translate user needs, business requirements, and research findings into wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, high-fidelity mockups, and production-ready interface specifications.
Apply established design principles, including visual hierarchy, typography, color, layout, navigation, and interaction patterns, to improve usability and consistency.
Design interfaces that accommodate diverse audiences, devices, digital literacy levels, and operational environments.
Contribute to the development, maintenance, and refinement of reusable UI components, pattern libraries, and design systems.
Design and refine interactive elements, including forms, navigation structures, search interfaces, dashboards, and content-driven experiences.
Support mobile-first and responsive design approaches while considering performance, low-bandwidth environments, and cross-device compatibility.
Apply Section 508 requirements and applicable Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and relevant Federal and DoD digital accessibility standards throughout the design process.
Contribute to a consistent and connected user experience across MC&FP digital products and services.
Participate in collaborative design workshops, ideation sessions, design critiques, usability reviews, and cross-functional planning activities.
Partner with content strategists, information architects, copywriters, graphic designers, and other content & creative services team members to ensure interfaces integrate clear messaging, meaningful content, and consistent visual branding.
Ensure designs are consistent with MC&FP brand standards, visual style guides, design systems, and digital experience guidelines.
Qualifications
Clearance Requirement

Candidate must possess a Tier 2 Moderate Risk Public Trust from any federal agency. 
 Education (Required)

BA/BS in Information Systems, User Interface Design, Graphic Design, Digital Arts/Media, QA/Testing, Computer Science, or related; 508/WCAG certification preferred; Minimum 3 years' experience.
  Experience (Required)

Approximately 3–5 years of professional experience designing user interfaces for websites, web applications, mobile experiences, or enterprise digital products.
Strong understanding of visual design fundamentals, interaction design, responsive layouts, and component-based design.
Experience creating wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, interactive prototypes, user flows, and developer-ready design specifications.
Working knowledge of human-centered design methodologies and the ability to apply UX research findings to interface design.
Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements and WCAG principles.

Technical Knowledge

Required:

Familiarity with Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards. 
Ability to evaluate designs, interfaces, and content for accessibility. 
Demonstrated proficiency with modern interface design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or comparable platforms.
Preferred:

Experience working in Agile or iterative delivery environments. 
Experience supporting Federal Government, DoD, military community, or other large-scale public-sector digital initiatives

Certifications

Preferred:

Certifications in accessibility or inclusive design 
Skills

Strong advocacy for inclusive and accessible design. 
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. 
Attention to detail and compliance accuracy. 
Ability to collaborate across design and development teams. 
Strong organizational and documentation skills.