Jr 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