Staff UX Designer - Remote

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Code for America. We are currently looking for a Staff UX Designer in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to shape digital services that make a direct impact on how people access essential government and community programs. You will work within a multidisciplinary environment, partnering with designers, engineers, researchers, and policy experts to deliver inclusive, accessible, and human-centered solutions. With a focus on design systems and end-to-end user experience, you’ll help drive consistency, accessibility, and innovation across products. The role balances strategic leadership with hands-on design, ensuring services are both highly functional and respectful of the people they serve.

In Short

• Leading the planning, roadmap, and governance of a code-based design system.
• Managing design system documentation, contribution workflows, and versioning.
• Designing accessible and inclusive experiences from concept to delivery.
• Collaborating with researchers for usability testing.
• Facilitating workshops and co-design sessions.
• Providing mentorship to junior designers.
• Advocating for design in strategic discussions.
• Integrating user-centered insights into policy and program decisions.

Requirements

• Proven experience in UX design and design systems.
• Strong understanding of accessibility standards.
• Experience in usability testing and user research.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and lead design teams.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to impact essential government services.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible working environment.
• Professional development opportunities.