UI​/UX Designer; Part Time

Akiak Technology, LLC is seeking a talented Mid-Level UI/UX Designer to craft engaging, user-friendly digital experiences. In this role, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to design intuitive interfaces and ensure a seamless user journey from concept to launch.

• Conduct user research and translate insights into design solutions.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows for web and mobile applications.
• Design high-fidelity UI mockups aligned with brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and refine designs.
• Perform usability testing and iterate based on feedback.
• Maintain and evolve design systems for consistency across products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 3–7 years of experience in UI/UX design or a related role.
• US citizenship required
• Active Secret Clearance (Level T3)
• Strong portfolio showcasing web and mobile design projects.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and interaction design.
• Experience with responsive design and WCAG accessibility standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to commute and work on-site in Washington, DC

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with design systems and component libraries.
• Strong knowledge of HTML/CSS and front-end workflows.
• Experience with analytics tools such as Hotjar, Google Analytics.

The employee will be exposed to activity involving tribal communities. Responsible for adopting a culture of advocacy while protecting tribal interests. Must be respectful and sensitive to the unique sovereignty and tribal governance issues.

This position reports directly to the Director, Digital Transformation of Akiak Technology, who provides administrative direction. Supervisor oversight includes:

• Supervisory:
  This position is considered supervisory and requires at least 25% of the position’s time to oversee the work of subordinates. The employee works independently with completed tasks in accordance to goals and objectives.
• Non-Supervisory (Technical):
  This position works in Agile cross-functional teams where tasks are assigned collaboratively, or through project schedules.
• Non-Supervisory (General):
  This position works in an environment that includes supervisory oversight of general assignments.

Work is primarily indoors in an office setting. No unusual physical activity is required. You may travel to Alaska, and in doing so will expose the employee to extreme cold: temperatures typically
-10 up to
-50 degrees below freezing wind chill for periods of up to 5 hours outside, with frequent breaks in warm dry areas. Employee must be able to lift their personal luggage and any personal equipment/supplies and climb into and out of small planes with confined spaces.

The employee may support federal programs under contract. Contract compliance activities, including scope of work, deliverables, and reporting on contract management activities to Company leadership is required. Ability to clearly articulate and provide technical guidance and assistance to senior agency program managers in the application of the advanced principles, practices and techniques of a specialized field of engineering/science.

The company has a hybrid remote policy for all employees and is dependent upon the type of position. This position may be assigned to support a federal contract, or to work in office. The Company’s teleworking eligibility may not apply if the employee is supporting a federal services contract. In this instance, the employee may be subject to federal telework policies and may be required to work onsite in the federal facility when requested.

Moderate Risk. The position may support federal or state contracts. When required, the employee must at least go through a basic background check that can yield a public trust designation to make sure you are reliable, trustworthy, and suitable for the job. A moderate risk…