Web Designer & UI​/UX Specialist

Overview

The first review of applications is scheduled for the week of February 11, 2026. In order to be considered, please submit your application on or before February 10, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hire any time after the initial screening date.

AGRICULTURE - A Cornerstone of Washington's Economy. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has served the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. We work with farmers and ranchers, and our responsibilities—from ensuring food safety to environmental protection—touch the lives of millions locally, nationally, and abroad.

The agency includes about 780 employees and peaks at close to 1,000 employees during seasonal work. For more openings, view our Employment Page.

The WSDA is recruiting for a full-time permanent Web Designer & UI/UX Specialist 3 position within the Director Office. This position is located in Olympia, Washington and is not represented.

The base pay will consider internal equity and may vary based on knowledge, skills, and experience. The typical starting salary range is Range 62, Step A to Step L, $73,284 - $96,144 annually.

Are you ready to lead one of the most impactful digital transformation projects in Washington state government? Do you enjoy improving user experience, organizing complex content ecosystems, and shaping an agency’s digital presence? If so, WSDA Communications Team would love to meet you.

WSDA is rebuilding its public website in partnership with WaTech and a UX consulting firm to create a modern, accessible, and intuitive digital experience for millions who rely on Washington agriculture. This is a rare opportunity to lead something new, meaningful, and high-impact from the ground up.

As the agency’s Web Designer & UI/UX Specialist 3, you will be the internal lead for the website migration and redesign effort. You will help shape site architecture, governance, workflows, accessibility standards, content strategy, and the overall user experience that will define WSDA’s digital future.

You will join a Communications Team that blends professionalism with personality. We take our work seriously but celebrate a good pun and welcome a coworker’s cat in a Team’s meeting. We are a supportive, collaborative group that believes meaningful work and a sense of fun can go hand in hand.

You will be part of WSDA, a place where you can discuss food, farms, fairs, and animals. You will be part of an agency where staff are passionate about supporting the people who feed Washington and the world.

Your work will ensure WSDA employees, stakeholders, industry partners, legislators, and the public can easily find clear, accessible information that reflects the agency’s values of transparency, equity, and customer service. This is meaningful work that directly improves how Washingtonians interact with agricultural systems.

WSDA is recruiting for a full-time permanent Web Designer & UI/UX Specialist 3 position within the Director’s Office. This position is located in Olympia, Washington and is not represented.

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience. The typical starting salary range is Range 62, Step A $73,284 – Step L $96,144 annually.

Website Management and Content Strategy

• Oversee WSDA's public website ensuring accurate, timely, and accessible information is available to the public, stakeholders, and media.
• Create and implement website governance standards, content structure, and publishing workflows to ensure consistency across all program areas.
• Coordinate with WaTech and vendors to maintain site functionality, monitor analytics, and support technical updates or migrations.
• Recommend content improvements based on user analytics, accessibility audits, and evolving best practices.
• Design, deliver, and lead website training for new and existing users to ensure consistent content quality, accessibility…