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.