Product Designer

Skyward

. Own the UX and UI for CMS’s enterprise AI platform and AI products from concept to polished, high-fidelity, USWDS-aligned Figma designs .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UX and UI design for AI platforms, with a strong focus on creating high-fidelity designs in Figma, adhering to accessibility standards, and conducting user research. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and deliver polished, user-centered products.

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Figma DesignUser Experience DesignAccessibility ComplianceResearch SkillsInformation Architecture

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Hard Skills

UX DesignUI DesignPrototypingWireframingDesign SystemsInteraction DesignUsability PrinciplesHTMLCSSData-Heavy Product Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder EngagementIterative Design

Tools & Technologies

FigmaUSWDSReact

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Section 508WCAGFederal CX MandatesCMSAI Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

React

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the UX and UI for CMS’s enterprise AI platform and AI products from concept to polished, high-fidelity, USWDS-aligned Figma designs
Create sketches, wireframes, and interactive prototypes, iterating quickly for stakeholder validation
Create and maintain reusable design-system components, patterns, and standards
Plan and run lightweight research, including usability sessions, interviews, and feedback loops
Build user flows, journey maps, and service blueprints for AI services
Design for Section 508 and WCAG accessibility requirements
Collaborate with engineers, the AI team, and CMS stakeholders
Deliver designs that are ready for development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in UX/product design with hands-on research exposure or a closely related field
Standout portfolio showing strong visual and interaction design and products taken from concept to polished, shipped UI
Deep Figma fluency, including high-fidelity design, prototyping, and building/maintaining design systems and component libraries
Solid grasp of information architecture, interaction patterns, and usability principles
Ability to run lightweight research to validate design work
Familiarity with the USWDS and federal CX mandates
Accessibility awareness and experience designing to Section 508 and WCAG
Deep research skills to lead discovery
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
Acceptable results of a background investigation
Front-end familiarity with HTML/CSS or close collaboration with React teams
Experience designing data-heavy or AI-driven products
Experience supporting CMS or another federal agency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Remote opportunities
Medical, dental, vision insurance
15 days of paid leave
7 days of sick leave
2 days bereavement leave
11 paid Federal holidays
Up to 40 hours for jury duty
401K with 4% employer contribution and no vesting period
Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave
Company provided laptop
$5,000 per year for professional development
$600 per year for technical supplies and equipment
$2,000 referral bonus
Life and disability insurance
HSA and FSA
Legal Shield and ID Shield Voluntary Benefits
Collaborative, motivated team focused on modernizing government services with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions