Hays - UX Designer

UX Designer is needed in Virginia, United States.

Client: Hays

Location: Virginia

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

Our client is seeking a skilled and collaborative UX Designer to join the growing Digital Product Design team in Vienna, VA. This role is ideal for a designer with a strong foundation in user-centered design and agile product thinking, thriving in cross-functional environments while creating intuitive, accessible, and impactful digital experiences. You will contribute to the design of end-to-end experiences across platforms, from research and wireframes to polished interfaces.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with product managers, researchers, developers, and other designers to define user-centered solutions, translating complex requirements into elegant designs, creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals, and participating in user research and usability testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in UX or Product Design, preferably in a large-scale or regulated environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of user-centered design projects with clear problem-solving and impact.
• Proficiency in Figma or XD.
• Working knowledge of accessibility (WCAG) and responsive design best practices.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum workflows.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and storytelling skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ECRM systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics) and their role in customer engagement and service.
• Experience designing for financial services, enterprise systems, or high-volume transactional interfaces.
• 5-7+ years of experience.

Benefits

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K, and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Additional Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available. Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, ensuring inclusivity throughout the recruitment process.