DSFederal
DSFederal
DSFederal is a Woman-Owned Small Business delivering data science, data services, and digital solutions for clients in consulting, defense, and healthcare. Its work spans health IT, data analytics, program management, and cybersecurity, with technology and research support focused on public health and human well-being. The company contributes to initiatives involving areas such as HIV/AIDS and maternal and child health, applying data and digital capabilities to complex mission-driven challenges.

Front-End UI/UX Designer, United States Remote

Design accessible, responsive interfaces for NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service, including geospatial maps, hydrographs, and reusable component systems. Apply Figma, frontend development, data visualization, and WCAG accessibility expertise to complex scientific platforms.

Description

  • Create, prototype, and deliver intuitive accessible interfaces for the National Water Prediction Service.
  • Convert hydrologic model outputs, scientific needs, Figma concepts, and stakeholder input into responsive touch-focused components.
  • Improve content discoverability and refine interactive map and hydrograph experiences.
  • Keep the product’s design language consistent across desktop, tablet, and mobile experiences.
  • Produce detailed Figma wireframes, interactive prototypes, user flows, and feature specifications for NWPS enhancements.
  • Build adaptive, touch-optimized layouts for phones and tablets.
  • Develop dynamic frontend elements, map control interfaces, and interactive chart widgets.
  • Apply Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA requirements to frontend components.
  • Build and curate the OWP design system and component library in accordance with USWDS and OWP brand standards.
  • Review user feedback, run A/B usability assessments, and improve navigation structures.
  • Work with full-stack engineers, geospatial data specialists, and QA testers within Agile sprints.
  • Match production implementations to approved Figma designs and meet the required minimum of 80% statement test coverage.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in UX design, HCI, computer science, graphic design, or a related computational or design field.
  • Three to five years of professional experience designing and building public-facing websites, data dashboards, or geospatial applications; five or more years is preferred.
  • Portfolio demonstrating responsive web design, interactive chart and map visualizations, design systems, and Figma work for complex data-rich products.
  • Practical experience applying Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards to dynamic interfaces that use canvas or SVG.
  • Advanced command of Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, user story mapping, and wireframing practices.
  • Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Tailwind CSS, ES6+ JavaScript, TypeScript, and a modern framework such as React, Vue, or Svelte.
  • Hands-on experience with web mapping libraries such as MapLibre GL, OpenLayers, Leaflet, or Esri ArcGIS JS API, plus visualization tools such as D3.js, Chart.js, or Plotly.
  • Deep knowledge of WCAG 2.1 Level AA, Section 508, ARIA, color-contrast validation, JAWS and NVDA compatibility, and automated tools including Axe Core and WAVE.
  • Familiarity with USWDS, design-token management, and mobile-first responsive design.
  • Experience using Git repositories such as VLab GitLab or GitHub, Jest or Cypress for component testing, and Agile tracking tools such as Jira or VLab Redmine.

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