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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced UX/UI Designer with strong expertise in Figma to shape intuitive, modern digital experiences for a federal agency, transforming complex financial workflows into clean, user-friendly applications. Working hand-in-hand with our Power Platform Developer, you will translate user needs into thoughtful designs, wireframe, and interactive prototypes that guide how agency staff interact with critical financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Researching user needs and translating them into clear user flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups that make complex tasks simple and intuitive.
• Designing and maintaining interactive prototypes and reusable design systems in Figma to visualize how applications look, feel, and function before they are built.
• Partnering closely with the Power Platform Developer to bring designs to life in Power Apps and Power Pages, ensuring the final product stays true to the intended experience within platform capabilities.
• Applying modern design principles and federal accessibility standards so that every interface is usable, consistent, and compliant across the agency's applications.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required (dual citizens are ineligible)
• Public Trust background investigation required
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
• 8+ years of professional experience in UX/UI or product design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating modern, user-centered digital products
• Expert proficiency in Figma for wireframing, high-fidelity mockups, interactive prototypes, and design systems
• Experience designing for Microsoft Power Platform solutions (Power Apps and/or Power Pages), including an understanding of the platform's design constraints and capabilities
• Clear experience delivering design work within a federal agency environment
• Solid understanding of user research methods, usability testing, and translating findings into design decisions
• Experience working within standard Scrum or Kanban teams to deliver regular design and software updates.
• Direct experience with federal financial services systems or financial transaction workflows.
• Working knowledge of Section 508 / WCAG accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with front-end fundamentals (HTML/CSS) to collaborate effectively with developers.
• UX design certifications (e.g., Nielsen Norman Group) or Agile Scrum credentials.

Skills

• Figma
• Power Platform
• Power Apps
• Power Pages
• User research
• Usability testing
• Scrum
• Kanban
• Section 508
• WCAG
• HTML
• CSS

Location

• Washington, DC
• fully remote

Work Type

• fully remote

Experience Level

• 8+ years of professional experience in UX/UI or product design

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Salary/Compensations

• $120-150K DOE

Benefits

• 4% contribution to 401(k)
• performance bonus
• profit-sharing
• 16 days PTO/year
• 11 holidays/year
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability
• 401(k)

About the Company

• At Ascella, we celebrate innovative thinkers who are empowered to share their ideas and tackle real business challenges.
• Your creativity will not only be welcomed but also essential in shaping our processes and solutions.
• We are passionate about lifelong learning, fostering a culture that prioritizes professional development and personal growth.
• Here, you’ll collaborate with a talented team that supports and inspires each other, ensuring that you’re continually challenged and encouraged to expand your skills.
• Client satisfaction is at the heart of our mission.
• Our employees are dedicated to providing exceptional service, proactively addressing both current and future client needs.
• You’ll be part of a team that values the client experience as a key component of our success.
• Open communication is vital to our work environment.
• We maintain an open door policy, encouraging questions and the sharing of ideas.
• We believe in aligning individual contributions with company objectives, fostering transparency, and regularly seeking feedback to enhance our processes.
• Lastly, we are committed to being an inclusive organization.
• We embrace diversity, ensuring that all employees feel valued and respected.
• Our varied talents and experiences drive creativity and innovation, making our workplace dynamic and successful.

Equal Opportunity

• Ascella Technologies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.
• We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Ascella Technologies is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.