Product Design Lead

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The Product Design Lead will be responsible for overseeing the design of a new proprietary software platform to be utilized by research scientists across the country. This role requires deep expertise in human-centered design, combined with a strong understanding of agile methodologies and product management skills, to create user-focused, effective, and innovative products. The expert will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that design solutions are both user-centric and technologically optimized, while also navigating federal regulations and

. A government clearance is required or must be obtained for this position. The Work: • Apply advanced human-centered design methodologies to agile product development, ensuring that solutions are tailored to meet the needs and preferences of federal users • Establish project design SOPs and artifacts for the team, including wireframes and mockups, a full design system, site map, and approval processes • Facilitate design workshops and sprint planning sessions to ensure that user-centered design is incorporated into the agile process • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, stakeholders, and federal clients, to ensure alignment on design goals and project objectives • Communicate design concepts, rationale, and recommendations clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences Here’s

: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience • 7+ years of experience designing digital products or services in consulting, in-house, or agency environments • Experience leading custom full life cycle design and build efforts • Strong foundation in human-centered design principles, UX, and interaction design principles for browser-based, native application, and platform experiences • Experience working across the product lifecycle, from discovery through delivery and iteration • Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Framer) • Experience collaborating with engineering and product teams in agile or iterative delivery models • Ability to communicate design intent and tradeoffs clearly to diverse stakeholders, including non-design audiences Bonus points if you have: • Experience working in product design for a Fortune 500 company • Experience with HTML or CSS As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of