Senior UX/UI Designer at Jobs for Humanity

Job Description

About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior UX/UI Designer to lead end-to-end product design across all our
digital touchpoints, including marketing websites, web applications, and mobile apps. You
will transform product strategy and user insights into elegant, usable interfaces and
scalable design systems. You will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers,
marketing, and QA, reporting directly to the VP of Product & Technology.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design of user journeys, wireframes, high-fidelity UI mockups, and
interactive prototypes for websites, web apps, and mobile apps.
• Own and maintain a component-based design system to ensure visual and
interaction consistency across all platforms.
• Conduct user research (interviews, usability tests, guerrilla testing) and translate
insights into actionable product improvements.
• Deliver responsive designs optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile, ensuring a
strong mobile experience.
• Produce pixel-perfect designs and handoff documentation (specs, annotations,
assets) to engineering; collaborate closely during implementation to ensure design
fidelity.
• Facilitate and lead design reviews, workshops, and critiques with cross-functional
teams.
• Define, track, and iterate on usability metrics based on qualitative and quantitative
feedback.
• Champion accessibility (WCAG) best practices and inclusive design principles.
• Mentor mid-level and junior designers, fostering growth and improving team design
processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional product design experience, with a strong portfolio covering
websites, web apps, and mobile apps.
• Expert proficiency in Figma, including wireframing, prototyping, and component
libraries.
• Strong visual, interaction, and information architecture skills.
• Experience building or maintaining design systems and component libraries.
• Proven ability to conduct user research and usability testing, synthesizing insights
into design improvements.
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS and understanding of frontend implementation
constraints.
• Experience in agile teams and familiarity with tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present design rationale and
influence stakeholders.
• Experience designing for accessibility and performance.
• Portfolio required — include case studies showcasing the problem, process,
decisions, and outcomes.

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