Randstad USA
Randstad is seeking an experienced Lead UX Designer to join an Agile product team for a major technology client in the Washington, D.C. area, focused on enterprise operations.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Job Type: Contract | Salary: $55–$63 per hour | Hours: 9 am–5 pm (US Eastern).
Design Leadership & Delivery
Oversee and execute the end-to-end design process, creating high-fidelity, interactive Figma designs that are user-friendly, accessible, and aligned with technical requirements. Act as the primary design advocate, confidently presenting, defending, and socializing design decisions and user-centric processes to cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Lead quarterly PI Planning design activities and ensure design tasks are accurately scoped and delivered in alignment with the Agile project timeline and sprint goals. Collaborate with engineering teams to create detailed design principles and specifications, ensuring accurate and high-quality implementation of designs (Design QA). User Experience & Collaboration
Work in deep partnership with Product Owners, Researchers, Developers, and Product Managers to gather requirements, understand complex operational user needs, and deliver visually comprehensive, ready-to-develop solutions. Incorporate user feedback and testing results (including usability and accessibility testing) into design iterations to continuously enhance the overall user experience for internal applications. Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, maintaining consistent communication on design progress with the Product Owner. Design System Contribution
Play a critical role in the ongoing development and governance of our enterprise design system by creating new, reusable components and patterns. Ensure consistency, reusability, and scalability of design elements across all digital products within the operational suite. Qualifications
5+ years of demonstrated experience in UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered, high-fidelity designs for complex, custom enterprise applications. Proven experience working with and designing components and templates within a comprehensive design system to ensure product consistency and efficiency. Extensive experience working in and leading design within fast-paced Agile environments and adhering to core Agile methodologies. Expert-level proficiency in design and collaboration tools including Figma, FigJam, Jira, and Confluence, as well as prototyping tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong, confident voice to advocate for and defend design strategy. Must be local to the Northeast Corridor (Wilmington, DE, NYC, D.C., or Philadelphia) and able to travel approximately 25% (via train) to support local workshops and mandatory quarterly PI Planning events. Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with the rail industry, complex operational environments, or back-end systems. Experience designing processes, software, or applications specifically for internal audiences within large enterprise organizations. Knowledge of usability testing processes and tools such as dScout, Maze, UserTesting, or UserZoom. Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices for inclusive design. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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Oversee and execute the end-to-end design process, creating high-fidelity, interactive Figma designs that are user-friendly, accessible, and aligned with technical requirements. Act as the primary design advocate, confidently presenting, defending, and socializing design decisions and user-centric processes to cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Lead quarterly PI Planning design activities and ensure design tasks are accurately scoped and delivered in alignment with the Agile project timeline and sprint goals. Collaborate with engineering teams to create detailed design principles and specifications, ensuring accurate and high-quality implementation of designs (Design QA). User Experience & Collaboration
Work in deep partnership with Product Owners, Researchers, Developers, and Product Managers to gather requirements, understand complex operational user needs, and deliver visually comprehensive, ready-to-develop solutions. Incorporate user feedback and testing results (including usability and accessibility testing) into design iterations to continuously enhance the overall user experience for internal applications. Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, maintaining consistent communication on design progress with the Product Owner. Design System Contribution
Play a critical role in the ongoing development and governance of our enterprise design system by creating new, reusable components and patterns. Ensure consistency, reusability, and scalability of design elements across all digital products within the operational suite. Qualifications
5+ years of demonstrated experience in UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered, high-fidelity designs for complex, custom enterprise applications. Proven experience working with and designing components and templates within a comprehensive design system to ensure product consistency and efficiency. Extensive experience working in and leading design within fast-paced Agile environments and adhering to core Agile methodologies. Expert-level proficiency in design and collaboration tools including Figma, FigJam, Jira, and Confluence, as well as prototyping tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong, confident voice to advocate for and defend design strategy. Must be local to the Northeast Corridor (Wilmington, DE, NYC, D.C., or Philadelphia) and able to travel approximately 25% (via train) to support local workshops and mandatory quarterly PI Planning events. Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with the rail industry, complex operational environments, or back-end systems. Experience designing processes, software, or applications specifically for internal audiences within large enterprise organizations. Knowledge of usability testing processes and tools such as dScout, Maze, UserTesting, or UserZoom. Strong understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices for inclusive design. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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