Web Designer, Communications and Marketing Services

The Web Designer leads responsive page design, interaction and motion specifications, and build-ready documentation, partnering with Tech Solutions during implementation to ensure high-fidelity execution. This role involves leading UX/UI and page-level web design in Figma, translating requirements into accessible, responsive experiences aligned to user needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX/UI and page-level web design in Figma, translating requirements into clear, accessible, responsive experiences aligned to user needs and program goals
• Design scalable page sections and reusable components, maintaining organized, build-ready Figma files and documentation that supports efficient handoff
• Define interaction and motion behaviors for web experiences, including component states, transitions, and micro-interactions that support clear user action and understanding
• Partner with Tech Solutions developers throughout implementation, participating in working sessions to resolve constraints and ensure high-fidelity execution from design through launch
• Collaborate with Project Marketing Specialists and program teams to clarify goals, audiences, content needs, and page success criteria, and to incorporate feedback efficiently

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in UX/UI design, web design, graphic design, HCI, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated experience partnering with developers through implementation
• UX/UI fundamentals: information architecture, user flows, interaction design, component systems, and usability-minded decision-making
• Strong web design fundamentals: typography, hierarchy, grid systems, responsive design patterns, and content-first layout thinking
• Proficiency in Figma: components, auto layout, variants, libraries, prototyping, and file documentation
• Strong interaction and motion-for-web fundamentals, including micro-interactions, UI transitions, component state systems, and purposeful movement that supports user understanding
• Working knowledge of front-end development concepts and constraints: semantic HTML, CSS layout (flexbox/grid), and common JavaScript-driven UI behaviors
• Comfort partnering with developers in iterative build environments, including staging review cycles and clear issue documentation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO, holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings
• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

Key Skills