UI/UX Design

Maximus is hiring a UI/UX Designer in Sacramento, Sacramento County, USA. This full‑time role offers a fixed salary of $66,584.30 and provides the chance to work on mission‑critical federal programs in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, user‑centered interfaces for web and mobile applications supporting government initiatives.
• Conduct user research, create personas, wireframes, prototypes, and high‑fidelity mockups.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure design feasibility and alignment with project goals.
• Maintain design systems, style guides, and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1).
• Iterate designs based on user testing, analytics, and feedback to continuously improve usability.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional UI/UX design experience, preferably in government or large‑scale enterprise projects.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and prototyping tools like InVision or Axure.
• Strong understanding of user research methods, information architecture, and responsive design.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present design concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by federal contracts.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $66,584.30 per year.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification.
• Dynamic, mission‑driven workplace focused on public service impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of projects will I work on as a UI/UX Designer at Maximus?

You will design user interfaces for federal web and mobile applications that support national security, defense, and public service delivery.

Is a security clearance required for this position?

Yes, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for federal contracts.

What are the core tools I should be proficient with?

Proficiency with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and prototyping tools such as InVision or Axure is expected.