What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior UI/UX Designer position at Abacus?
ssignment View Sector State of AZ Contract Number CTR060284 Contractor's Work Location ZDO Position Title Senior UI / UX Designer Labor Category Information Technology-1 Job Category UI / UX Number of Positions 1 Job Level 1 Submittal allowed per staffing agency 3 Priority ssignment Type Temporary Driving Required? No Is a Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC) Required? Yes If Driving is Required, an MVR is required N / Is this role located on-site, hybrid, or remote? Remote Work Location Address 100 N 15th Ave., Suite 302, Phoenix, AZ, 85007 ssignment Details Target Start Date 03 / 17 / 2025 Target End Date 03 / 28 / 2025 Shift 1st Shift Work Schedule Standard Tentative Shift Start Time 08 : 00 AM Tentative Shift End Time 5 : 00 PM Rate Unit Hour Estimated Regular Hours / Week 40.00 OT Expected No Travel Required No Estimated OT Hours / Week Travel % Travel Description(Domestic / International) Security Clearance None Position Details Drug Screen Yes Background Checks Yes Position Description DOA-ASET develops and executes the statewide IT strategy for Arizona state government and provides IT services and infrastructure to state agencies to ensure continuity of mission critical and essential systems. AtoZ Arizona is a state-led initiative to create a centralized portal that connects Arizona citizens to state services. This portal will act as "front door," providing streamlined access to public-facing state government services and simplify the citizen experience. Our team is seeking a UX / UI Designer to join our team and bring our product vision to life. In this role, you will pick up and refine preexisting designs, create high-fidelity design artifacts and interactive prototypes in Figma, and ensure alignment across multiple stakeholders-including executives, development teams, and various working groups within the program. The ideal candidate has a strong design sense, solid prototyping skills, and can clearly communicate their ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. Our goal is to develop a user-centric experience that's both intuitive and visually compelling, enabling seamless navigation, data access, and collaboration across various services. Key Responsibilities Design & Prototype : Create and iterate on user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes in Figma. Executive Collaboration : Present design concepts to executives and integrate their feedback into the platform's look and feel. Stakeholder Alignment : Work with various working groups (developers, product managers, SMEs) to ensure a cohesive design approach and gather continuous feedback. Style Guide Maintenance : Own and update the program's design system-including colors, typography, iconography, and UI components. Demo & Visual Presentations : Build interactive demos to illustrate feature functionality; design visual documents and infographics for executive-level presentations. Development Handoff : Provide the dev team with design assets, specs, and guidance to ensure alignment during implementation. User Research & Feedback : (If applicable) Conduct or assist in usability testing sessions to validate design decisions. Accessibility Oversight : Oversee WCAG compliance and inclusive design standards for all digital, print, and presentation materials to ensure accessible user experiences. Continuous Improvement : Stay updated on the latest design tools and industry trends, recommending process enhancements for better workflows. Qualifications If you are passionate about creating engaging user experiences and want to be part of a dynamic team, please submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief description of your design process to vincent.salgado@azdoa.gov. We look forward to reviewing your application! Skills Required Figma Expertise : Proficiency in creating components, design systems, and interactive prototypes. Design Principles : Solid understanding of responsive design, color theory, typography, and layout. Collaboration : Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers, execs) in an agile or iterative environment. Presentation Skills : Capable of clearly articulating design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences. Portfolio : Demonstrated workflows, mockups, or prototypes reflecting user-centric design solutions. Skills Preferred Frontend Familiarity : Basic understanding of HTML / CSS for seamless developer handoff. User Testing : Familiarity with usability testing, user interviews, and data analysis to inform design decisions. Visual Storytelling : Skilled at transforming complex ideas into clear visual artifacts for executive-level presentations. Project & Stakeholder Management : Comfortable managing timelines, stakeholder expectations, and design backlogs. Experience Required Experience : 3 years in a UI / UX design role (or similar), with a strong portfolio showcasing web / mobile design projects. Experience Preferred Design System & Brand Management : Experience creating or scaling a design system in an organization. Prototyping & Animation : Experience building interactive prototypes and micro-interactions. Education Required The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) Education Preferred dditional Information Note : This position is expected to last through at least September, 2025. Depending on the State's annual budget process, the contract may be extended beyond September, 2025. The end date reflected on this posting is due to the upcoming change in the MSP contract.
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