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Why Bixal?

Bixal is a consulting company headquartered in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Our values:

• People-First: Emphasizing the importance of people in all aspects of work.
• Collaboration and Transparency: Valuing teamwork and open communication.
• Growth Mindset: Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
• Creating Lasting Impact: Focusing on meaningful outcomes and positive change.

About the role:

Bixal is seeking a to hire a UI/UX Designer to support a long-term federal digital services contract with the Office of Head Start dedicated to making large, public-facing platforms more usable, accessible, and effective for real-world users. The work is iterative and user-centered, with regular research, testing, and collaboration across design, content, and engineering teams.

Success in this role means designing solutions that balance user needs, accessibility requirements, and technical realities; communicating design decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical partners; and contributing to steady, continuous improvements rather than one-off redesigns. Designers who are comfortable working within constraints, value collaboration, and care deeply about accessibility and public impact tend to excel in this environment.

The position is part time, at 20 hours per week.

Applicants must include a link to a portfolio of relevant work.

Location

This role can work remotely from anywhere in the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.

Compensation:

This is a part-time role with a salary range of $40,000 – $42,000. In the spirit of transparency, most offers tend to land near the midpoint of the range. We make compensation decisions thoughtfully, considering your experience, the skills you bring, and our commitment to internal equity. Fairness and transparency are core to how we operate.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct user research, including interviews, usability testing, and heuristic evaluations.
• Design wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI solutions for web-based platforms.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure designs are feasible, accessible, and implemented accurately.
• Apply human-centered design methods to solve complex content and navigation challenges.
• Ensure designs meet Section 508 accessibility requirements and WCAG standards.
• Design within and contribute to shared design systems, including alignment with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS).
• Support ongoing UX improvements, audits, and iterative releases.
• Participate in Agile workflows and ceremonies using Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, and Box.
• Contribute to internal design standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Other relevant duties as qualified/trained to perform.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered thinking, research-informed design, and accessible UI solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Section 508 accessibility and WCAG guidelines.
• Experience using the US Web Design System or other large scale design systems.
• Familiarity with the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act and OMB Memo M-23-22.
• Experience designing for Drupal or other CMS-driven websites.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools.
• Comfort working in cross-functional, highly collaborative Agile teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain design decisions to varied audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in UX design, HCI, design, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Prior work with or for government, non-profits, or underserved communities.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 4 / High Risk Public Trust determination in support of a federal government contract.

How We Support Our Team:

This part-time position is not eligible for Bixal’s standard health and welfare benefits. Eligible team members may participate in Bixal’s 401(k) retirement plan, including the company match, after meeting plan eligibility requirements. Paid sick and/or safe leave will be provided in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.