Web Designer

Alpha Omega

UX/UI Website Designer responsible for enhancing SAMHSA.gov and related digital platforms. Collaborating with teams to create user-centered and accessible web designs.

Posted 6/6/2026part-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Drupal

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and update website layouts, page templates, and user interface components for SAMHSA digital platforms.
Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma.
Support responsive and mobile-first web design initiatives.
Assist with implementation and refinement of design systems, style guides, and reusable UI components.
Design graphics, icons, banners, and visual assets supporting web and digital communications initiatives.
Collaborate with developers to ensure accurate implementation of design specifications and user experience requirements.
Support Storybook component documentation and UI consistency across web applications and digital properties.
Contribute to maintenance and organization of shared Figma libraries, components, and design standards.
Support usability improvements through user-centered design approaches and feedback analysis.
Ensure designs align with Section 508 accessibility requirements, WCAG standards, and USWDS guidelines.
Participate in UX reviews, design critiques, and accessibility validation activities.
Help improve navigation structures, content layouts, and overall user engagement.
Support testing and validation of reusable Storybook components for accessibility and responsiveness.
Work closely with content managers, developers, QA testers, and stakeholders to support ongoing web modernization efforts.
Participate in sprint planning, design discussions, and project coordination meetings.
Support high-visibility campaigns, microsites, and rapid-turnaround web updates as needed.
Document design specifications and maintain organized design files and assets in Figma and related collaboration platforms.
Coordinate with front-end developers to ensure alignment between Storybook components and implemented UI experiences.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in UX/UI design, web design, or digital product design
Experience designing websites and digital experiences for Drupal or enterprise CMS platforms
Advanced proficiency with Figma and familiarity with Storybook component libraries and design systems
Strong understanding of responsive design principles and accessibility best practices
Familiarity with modern web design standards, layouts, typography, and component-based design systems
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays
Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

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Hard Skills & Tools

UX designUI designweb designdigital product designresponsive designaccessibility best practiceswireframingmockupsprototypingdesign systems

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationtime managementuser-centered designfeedback analysis