Senior Product Designer – Innovate NJ

State of New Jersey

. Create design concepts, prototypes, and mockups for mobile and web interfaces based on New Jersey resident needs .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product design and UI/UX, with a strong focus on user research, prototyping, and collaboration within cross-functional teams. Proficient in creating user-centric designs that adhere to accessibility standards and inclusive practices.

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Product DesignUI/UX DesignFigma ProficiencyUser ResearchCivic Technology Experience

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Hard Skills

PrototypingWireframingUser InterviewsUsability TestingDesign SystemsAccessibility StandardsBehavioral MetricsPlain English CopyHigh-Fidelity DesignsCross-Functional Team Collaboration

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCoachingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

FigmaAgile DevelopmentJourney MapsDesign Sketches

Industry Keywords

Civic TechnologyUser-Centric DesignHuman-Centered DesignInclusive Design Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create design concepts, prototypes, and mockups for mobile and web interfaces based on New Jersey resident needs
Create visual frameworks including design sketches, wireframes, journey maps, and other product-development guides
Lead end-to-end user research using modern practices and tools to identify insights and solutions
Solve complex problems through human-centered design, agile development, and data-driven decision making
Partner with engineers, product managers, and other team members to translate UX/UI designs into iteratively developed products
Consider content needs and collaborate with content designers to ensure simple, user-centric copy
Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and subject matter experts to define new features and iterate existing capabilities
Run collaborative workshops to communicate user needs and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Coach and catalyze modern visual design, UX/UI, and resident research practices across the team and State
Drive user adoption and engagement and deliver solutions for diverse New Jersey users
Participate in office-wide initiatives and stand-ups
Execute additional duties advancing the New Jersey Innovation Authority’s mission
Report to the Product Design Director and collaborate with Initiative Directors to align work with broader initiative strategy
Work independently with a high degree of autonomy in a startup environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience in product design, UI/UX design, or a related role
Prior experience in civic technology strongly preferred
Portfolio demonstrating product design, including process and outputs
Expert proficiency with Figma, including advanced prototyping, design systems, and collaboration features
Experience iteratively developing digital products or services as part of a cross-functional team
Experience planning and conducting user research through user interviews, usability testing, surveys, and behavioral metrics
Experience defining user needs and experience goals using personas, storyboards, scenarios, and flowcharts
Experience prototyping designs at varying levels of fidelity using wireframes, click-through prototypes, and high-fidelity designs
Experience drafting plain English copy or collaborating with content designers
Experience working with engineers to create live prototypes in code
Deep understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices, with ability to coach others
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Candidates may be required to pass a background check and complete additional application and onboarding steps

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace commitment
At-will employment
Remote work arrangement