[Hiring] Human-Centered Design Specialist IV - UI/UX @LMI

Role Description

LMI is seeking a Human-Centered Design (HCD) Specialist III-IV - UI/UX to support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) portfolio. This role will focus on creating intuitive, accessible, visually cohesive, and user-centered digital experiences based on stakeholder research and user needs.

The successful candidate will bring a strong background in user experience and user interface design, with demonstrated ability to translate research findings, workflows, and requirements into high-quality digital experiences. This individual will:

• Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, interaction patterns, interface designs, and reusable design components that guide development teams from concept through implementation.
• Work across the HCD lifecycle, including discovery, stakeholder engagement, design, prototyping, usability testing, and iteration.
• Emphasize interaction design, visual hierarchy, interface behavior, usability, design systems, and the quality and consistency of the overall user experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human-Centered Design, Human-Computer Interaction, UX Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.
• 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.

Benefits

• Target salary range: $100,000 - $130,000.
• The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation.
• Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

Job Locations

• US-Remote