UI/UX Design Engineer

About the Role

Our client is seeking a UI/UX Engineer to design, develop, and optimize user-centered digital experiences. This role blends visual design, front-end development, and analytics-driven decision-making to support business goals. The ideal candidate excels in UI/UX design, front-end technologies, and collaborative problem-solving.

Essential Responsibilities

• Translate user requirements into intuitive UI/UX designs
• Collaborate with business analysts and technical teams to gather requirements
• Participate in core team meetings and provide actionable updates
• Own end-to-end design alignment and cross-functional integration
• Create engaging, responsive, and accessible web interfaces
• Mentor junior team members as needed
• Implement front-end code using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks
• Use analytics tools to evaluate performance and drive design improvements
• Conduct A/B testing and validate design decisions
• Maintain strong accessibility (WCAG) and SEO principles
• Generate reports on website traffic, user engagement, and conversion trends
• Partner with stakeholders to support project milestones and timelines

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of UI/UX design experience with a strong portfolio
• 3+ years of experience with CMS platforms, version control, and dashboarding
• 3+ years of experience using design tools such as Canva, Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD
• 3+ years of experience with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (React, Vue, or similar)
• 3+ years of experience using analytics tools (Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Data Studio)
• 3+ years of understanding of SEO principles and WCAG accessibility standards
• 3+ years of Agile methodology and version control systems (e.g., GitHub)
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field
• Experience supporting government or enterprise IT projects
• Experience presenting design concepts to stakeholders

Why Join Us

• Long-term contract potential (renewed annually)
• Work with a respected government agency
• Hybrid flexibility with professional, collaborative environment
• Opportunity to deliver user-impacting digital solutions

✅ 3. Required Skills (from Skills Table ONLY)

Source: Required/Desired Skills table on pages 5–6 of DECAL.pdf
DECAL

No additional skills added. All years exactly preserved.

✅ 4. Indeed Screening-Question Skill Phrases

Rules followed:
✔ ≤ 60 characters
✔ Relevant wording
✔ “How many years of ______ experience do you have?” fits cleanly
✔ Character count provided
✔ Exact years of experience included

1. UI/UX design with user-centered principles – 5 years

Phrase: “UI/UX design with user-centered principles”
Character count: 43

2. CMS platforms and version control – 3 years

Phrase: “CMS platforms and version control experience”
Character count: 41

3. Design tools (Figma, Sketch, XD, Canva) – 3 years

Phrase: “Design tools like Figma, Sketch, XD, Canva”
Character count: 40

4. HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (React/Vue) – 3 years

Phrase: “HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript or similar frameworks”
Character count: 45

5. Analytics tools (GA, Tag Manager, Data Studio) – 3 years

Phrase: “Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Data Studio use”
Character count: 47

6. SEO principles & accessibility (WCAG) – 3 years

Phrase: “SEO principles and WCAG accessibility standards”
Character count: 46

7. Agile + version control systems (GitHub) – 3 years

Phrase: “Agile development and GitHub version control”
Character count: 43

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $49.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Experience:

• UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise: 5 years (Required)
• CMS platforms, Version control, data visualization : 3 years (Required)
• Proficiency in design tools, such as Canva, Sketch, Figma: 3 years (Required)
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript: 3 years (Required)
• Knowledge of analytics tools (Google Analytics, Tag Manager: 3 years (Required)
• Understanding of SEO principles and accessibility standards : 3 years (Required)
• Agile development methodologies and version control systems: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• U.S. Citizenship or a Green Card (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Atlanta, GA 30334 (Required)

Work Location: In person