Senior UX Designer

About this role

About the Engagement

Focus Consulting is seeking a senior-level UX/UI Designer to join an active digital services engagement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Education (EOE). You'll be embedded on a cross-functional agile team; alongside engineers, a product manager, and a lean design team, working to build and iterate on a Family Portal and Case Management System that supports families applying for child care financial assistance.

This is a long-term engagement (minimum 12 months) supporting a system used by real families, caseworkers, and child care providers across Massachusetts. The work is meaningful and fast-paced. Accessibility is a core requirement.

Note: This role requires a background check (CORI) and credentialing review prior to system access, per Massachusetts state requirements.

What You'll Do

• Own UX and UI designs from concept to handoff — wireframes, flows, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes that stakeholders can react to quickly
• Build and maintain components within an evolving design system
• Translate complex workflows (case management, eligibility, intake) into clear, accessible, and usable interfaces
• Collaborate directly with engineers to ensure designs are implemented accurately — and adjust thoughtfully when technical constraints require it
• Support accessibility reviews and contribute to WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance; experience producing or contributing to VPATs is a strong plus
• Participate in sprint ceremonies, design reviews, and stakeholder demos
• Partner with a lean team — you'll need to be comfortable operating with some autonomy and picking up adjacent tasks as needed

What We're Looking For *(Required)*

• 5+ years of UX and UI design experience, with a portfolio that demonstrates strong visual design sensibility and systems thinking
• Meaningful experience launching and maintaining digital products with a team; worked with front-end developers to know what agile implem...