Principal UX Designer

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

. Own the university’s web design system in Figma, including components, patterns, usage guidelines, and documentation .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining design systems in Figma, ensuring compliance with web accessibility standards, and leading usability testing initiatives. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams while managing design work in agile sprints.

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Figma Design System ManagementUsability Testing with UserlyticsWeb Accessibility Standards (WCAG 2.1 AA, ADA/Section 508)Agile Design CollaborationAI-Assisted Design Tools

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Hard Skills

UX DesignProduct DesignDesign System TokenizationJourney MappingConversion Rate OptimizationComponent LibrariesUsability TestingDesign ExecutionSystem-Level ThinkingDesign Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration SkillsDelegationPrioritizationQuality Review

Tools & Technologies

UserlyticsAI-Assisted Design ToolsAgile Methodologies

Industry Keywords

Web DesignHuman-Computer InteractionInteraction DesignDesign ConsistencyFreelance Designer Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the university’s web design system in Figma, including components, patterns, usage guidelines, and documentation
Lead tokenization of the design system to create a scalable, consistent foundation across products and platforms
Partner with web development to evolve the design system and keep design and production in sync
Identify and resolve usability issues across university web properties
Ensure web experiences meet WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA/Section 508 accessibility requirements
Plan, run, and synthesize usability testing using tools such as Userlytics
Translate research findings into prioritized design recommendations
Establish repeatable testing practices
Contribute to audience journey mapping and conversion rate optimization
Evaluate and introduce AI-assisted design tools and efficient workflows
Direct freelance designers through delegation, prioritization, and quality review
Manage design work in agile sprints with the web development team
Collaborate with web development, marketing, and content partners
Maintain design consistency and quality across contributors and channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in UX design, human-computer interaction, interaction design, or a related field, or commensurate experience
Minimum of 7 years of experience in UX or product design, including hands-on ownership of a design system
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining design systems in Figma, including component libraries and tokenization
Experience planning and running usability testing using tools such as Userlytics
Working knowledge of journey mapping and conversion rate optimization
Strong understanding of web accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA/Section 508
Experience adopting AI-assisted design tools and other technologies to improve efficiency and output
Experience collaborating closely with web development teams to move designs into production
Experience directing and delegating to freelance or contract designers, with accountability for team output
Experience working in agile sprints in close partnership with development teams
Strong communication and collaboration skills across design, development, and marketing partners
Comfortable making sound design decisions with incomplete information and shipping iteratively
Ability to work within an established design system, brand, and technical constraints
Ability to balance hands-on design execution with system-level thinking and prioritization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth and learning opportunities
Equal-opportunity employment