Junior Designer (UI/UX & Mobile Design)

Job Title: Jr Designer (UI/UX & Mobile Design)

Location-Type: Remote (EST Hours)

Start Date Is: ASAP

Duration: 12 month contract with opportunity to convert

Compensation Range: $40-$49.50/hr W2

Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Job Description

The client is seeking a Jr Designer to support the ongoing evolution of the rec.gov web and mobile experience within a large-scale enterprise environment. This individual will work across multiple product streams and microservice teams to help improve UI consistency, scalability, accessibility, and overall user experience across web and mobile platforms. The role is heavily focused on Figma design systems, reusable component architecture, and mobile-first product design within a collaborative Agile environment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Design intuitive user experiences across web and mobile applications (iOS & Android)

Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs in Figma

Work within and expand large-scale Figma component libraries and design systems

Maintain consistency across products, pages, and application experiences

Partner closely with product owners, developers, and cross-functional teams during Agile sprint cycles

Take notes, requirements, and wireframes from meetings and independently execute design solutions

Support repository cleanup, design audits, and scalable UI organization efforts

Balance work across multiple microservice and vertical product teams simultaneously

Participate in design reviews, critiques, and iterative feedback cycles

Contribute to responsive, accessible, and mobile-first design initiatives

Minimum Requirements:

2+ years of experience in UI/UX, product design, or digital design environments

Strong experience with Figma, including component libraries, auto-layout, and scalable design systems

Experience creating and maintaining reusable UI components across enterprise applications

Experience designing for mobile applications (iOS and Android)

Strong understanding of responsive design, typography, layout, usability, and accessibility principles

Experience collaborating within Agile/Scrum product environments

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and execute with minimal oversight

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders

Experience taking wireframes or product requirements and translating them into polished UI solutions

Experience using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting high-traffic or enterprise-scale eCommerce platforms

Experience working within large application ecosystems or microservice-driven product teams

Familiarity with React component-based frameworks and design-to-development handoff processes

Experience with design system governance and scalable UI architecture

Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals

Experience with motion design or micro-interactions

Adobe, NN/Group, UX, or product design certifications

Experience supporting both web and mobile application design initiatives