Product Designer

Summary

Join Friends From The City, a design and tech company, as a Product Designer for a temporary, fully remote role (April 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025) working on a Department of Veterans Affairs project. You will design intuitive, user-centered interfaces for a VA financial management system, collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires 5-7 years of experience in product or UX/UI design, ideally with government or healthcare experience, and a strong portfolio. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, 3 wellness days, and the opportunity to make a significant impact. The hiring process involves a phone screen and portfolio review.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of hands-on experience as a Product Designer or UX/UI Designer, ideally with experience in government or healthcare-related projects
• A strong portfolio showcasing your process and work
• Experience creating user flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and prototypes using design and prototyping in Figma or Codepen
• Experience with designing for accessibility (WCAG 2.1, Section 508 compliance)
• Strong communication skills—can clearly articulate the “why” behind your design decisions to your peers and cross-functional teams; comfortable giving and receiving feedback
• Strong collaboration skills—comfortable and excited about building relationships with not only internal stakeholders, but also engineering, content, project management, and quality assurance teams
• Ability to prioritize, manage, and execute work in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
• BA/BS in any discipline

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate on user interface for VA financial management system, ensuring accessibility and usability for Veterans and staff
• Collaborate with stakeholders and users to gather insights and validate design concepts through usability testing and feedback
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that align with user needs and project goals
• Maintain design consistency by adhering to the VA’s design system and accessibility guidelines
• Work closely with developers to ensure the design vision is executed accurately
• Contribute to user journey mapping, interaction design, and overall product strategy to enhance user experience

Benefits

• Fully Remote
• 3 wellness days
• The ability to make a noticeable impact and improve lives