[Hiring] User Experience Designer @AgencyQ

Role Description

AgencyQ is hiring a User Experience Designer to work remotely, with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), supporting NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information). You will work alongside NIH program staff, scientists, and technical teams to research and design public-facing websites, research data platforms, and internal tools used by researchers, clinicians, educators, and the public.

This is a mid-level role, not an entry-level position. You’ll work directly with NCBI teams on short- and long-term projects, largely independently once you’re up to speed, with light guidance from an AgencyQ UX lead. You’ll do your own design and research work and also advise developers and other team members on the user experience of what they build. Prior experience at NIH, or an existing Public Trust determination, is a strong advantage. This role starts as an independent contractor (1099) engagement, with the potential to convert to full-time employment with AgencyQ.

If you don’t meet every qualification listed but believe you’d be an excellent fit, we encourage you to apply and tell us why.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional UX design experience (not including internships or coursework).
• A portfolio with at least two real-world projects that shows your research and design process, your specific role, and the outcomes.
• Proficiency in Figma or a comparable tool for wireframing and prototyping.
• Experience designing websites or web applications, from wireframes through full-fidelity, responsive designs.
• UI design skills, including applying an existing design system and matching established visual styles.
• Working knowledge of accessibility principles, Section 508, and WCAG.
• Experience conducting usability testing or other user research.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams with developers, content strategists, and product owners.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including presenting work to stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an NIH Public Trust determination and meet all requirements for an NIH PIV badge.
• Ability to work remotely during standard NIH business hours (Eastern Time), with a reliable, secure home workspace.
• Bachelor's degree in human-computer interaction, design, information science, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Requirements

• Engagement type: Independent contractor (1099), full-time hours, with potential to convert to full-time employment.
• Location: Remote (U.S.-based).
• Experience: 2+ years of professional UX design experience.
• Background investigation: Must be able to obtain and maintain an NIH Public Trust determination and qualify for an NIH PIV badge.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required.

Benefits

• Support workshops, design sprints, and working sessions with NIH stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Manage your own tasks across multiple projects and communicate progress and blockers proactively.

Company Description

AgencyQ is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. This role supports a federal government contract and is contingent upon successful completion of a government background investigation.