MetaPhase is hiring : Product Designer in Washington

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with.

Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to :

Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?

Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?

Be the difference and make it happen?

MetaPhase is seeking a Product Designer to join our growing team in support of a high-visibility digital service website program. This person will work collaboratively with researchers, engineers, content strategists, and product managers to design thoughtful, accessible, and mission-aligned digital experiences for federal users.

You will own the end-to-end design process—from concept to component—creating intuitive, user-centered designs that meet 508 accessibility standards and follow the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) and agency-specific style guides.

What You Will Be Doing : Lead and participate in discovery, synthesis, and ideation workshops with federal stakeholders and users

Create user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for web and mobile interfaces

Design with accessibility, equity, and usability in mind—ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508

Collaborate with developers to implement responsive, scalable components using USWDS and modern front-end frameworks

Support iterative design by gathering user feedback and analytics insights to continuously refine designs

Document design systems, interaction patterns, and best practices for implementation and scaling

Contribute to agile sprint ceremonies, including story mapping, refinement, and demos

Advocate for the user while balancing business and technical constraints in a government context

What We Need From You (Required) : 3+ years of experience as a product designer, UX / UI designer, or interaction designer

Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design across web and / or mobile applications

Proficiency in Figma (preferred), Sketch, Adobe XD, or equivalent design tools

Familiarity with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) and government digital service standards

Experience working in agile environments alongside cross-functional teams

Understanding of responsive design, design systems, accessibility (508 / WCAG 2.1), and usability testing

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Bonus Points (Desired) : Experience working on federal digital service or public sector projects

Background in front-end development (HTML / CSS / React) or close collaboration with engineers

Familiarity with human-centered design (HCD), service design, or lean UX approaches

Working knowledge of Section 508 testing tools like AXE, WAVE, or ANDI

Certifications in UX, HCD, accessibility, or product design (e.g., NN / g UX Certificate)

Work Setup & Travel : Hybrid - Based in Washington, DC. Occasional travel may be required.

Clearance & Education : Must be able to obtain Public Trust

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, IT Management, or related field

Benefits & Perks : At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA / HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.

About MetaPhase MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team :

Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023

Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022

Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023

Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020

MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.

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