Job Title: UI/UX Programmer 5 (PR5)
Job Code: OH 805505
Client: State of Ohio – Department of Public Safety (ODPS)
Location: Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid)
Duration: Contract through 06/30/2027
Work Location: 1970 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223
Closing Date: 08/26/2026 @ 4:00 PM
Position Overview
The Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) is seeking an experienced UI/UX Programmer 5 to design modern, intuitive, and user-centered interfaces for enterprise applications. The selected consultant will collaborate with business users, developers, business analysts, and project managers to create wireframes, interactive prototypes, design systems, and accessible user experiences while supporting Agile software development.
Required Skills
- 8+ years of UI/UX design experience for workflow-heavy applications
- 8+ years designing intuitive user interfaces, navigation, and information architecture
- 8+ years working in Agile environments (backlog refinement, sprint planning, iterative delivery)
- 5+ years creating and maintaining Design Systems and reusable component libraries
- 5+ years designing SaaS, enterprise, or complex digital products
- 5+ years using Figma, Axure, Sketch, or similar design tools
- Experience collaborating with front-end and back-end development teams
- Experience designing WCAG and Section 508 compliant accessible interfaces
- Understanding of secure UX design principles
- Experience collaborating with front-end developers on HTML/CSS implementation
Preferred Skills
- Wireframing and Interactive Prototyping
- User Research and Usability Testing
- Design Systems & Component Libraries
- Enterprise UI/UX Strategy
- Product Roadmap Planning
- Accessibility & Secure UX Design
- Agile/Scrum Methodologies
- Leadership and Stakeholder Management
Important Notes
- Ohio residents only
- Hybrid position – Onsite every third workday
- Work must be performed within the State of Ohio
- 15-minute Teams interview followed by an in-person interview
- Candidates must present a UI/UX portfolio during the interview
- Candidates previously submitted for this role should not be resubmitted
- Background check required by ODPS
Primary Skills
UI/UX Design, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Figma, Axure, Sketch, Wireframing, Interactive Prototyping, Information Architecture, Design Systems, Component Libraries, User Research, Usability Testing, Agile, Scrum, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, HTML, CSS, WCAG, Section 508, Accessibility, Secure UX Design, Enterprise Applications, SaaS Products, Front-End Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Product Strategy, Visual Design.
Flexible work from home options available.
