Programmer Analyst 5 - UI/UX Designer/Developer

Job description:

Job Type: Contract

Location: 525 West Allegan Street Lansing Michigan 48933

Duration: 1 year with possible extension

Hybrid work schedule (must be onsite 2 days per week)

Must be available for in-person interview

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced UI/UX Designer & Developer (Programmer Analyst 5) to support enterprise application development for a government organization in Lansing, Michigan. The ideal candidate will bring strong user experience design, prototyping, accessibility, and stakeholder collaboration skills to deliver intuitive and compliant digital solutions.

This is a hybrid position, requiring onsite work two days per week from day one. Remote-only candidates will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop user-centered UI/UX solutions for web and enterprise applications

Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using tools such as Figma or Sketch

Develop and maintain design systems and reusable UI components

Conduct and lead user workshops, usability sessions, and stakeholder interviews

Translate business and user needs into clear design and functional requirements

Ensure applications meet ADA accessibility standards and usability best practices

Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business teams

Provide clear documentation, design specifications, and UI standards

Present design concepts and receive feedback from internal and external stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience

3-5+ years of UI/UX design and development experience

2+ years using wireframing and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or similar

2-3+ years working with design systems and reusable components

2+ years leading user workshops and facilitation sessions

1+ year of experience working with ADA accessibility standards

Strong written and verbal communication skills