[Remote] Senior Product Designer (UI Focus)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Accylerate is seeking a Senior Product Designer (UI Focus) who has a strong background in user-centered digital product design. The role involves leading end-to-end product design processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI tools to enhance design efficiency while championing inclusive design principles.ResponsibilitiesApply design thinking within complex education ecosystems to deeply understand user needs, reframe complex problems, and drive the creation of intuitive, scalable, and human-centered product solutionsConstantly conduct and synthesize generative, formative, and evaluative research, using methods such as user interviews, usability testing, and surveysFacilitate workshops and co-creation sessions to align teams and uncover opportunitiesTurn user, behavioral, and operational data into actionable insightsInfluence prioritization and road-mapping efforts by connecting user needs with business goals and missionChampion human-centered and inclusive design principlesUse strategic storytelling to communicate vision, value, and directionWork closely with product and engineering teams to translate concepts into detailed, production-ready designs, creating artifacts such as user flows, sitemaps, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designApply and contribute to design systems, ensuring visual and functional consistencyWrite and test content using plain language for clarity and accessibilityConduct usability tests, user research and A/B tests to validate design decisionsPerform accessibility audits to meet inclusive design standardsDesign for responsive, mobile-first experiences, and mobile apps, experience with iOS and Android Native systems is a plusLeverage AI tools proficiently to accelerate wireframing, rapid prototyping, and design exploration, and use AI as an active thought partner throughout the design processUse tools like Figma, Miro, Zeplin, Lyssna, Dscout to design and document workCollaborate with product managers, engineers, researchers, leadership, and other stakeholders throughout the design and development processParticipate in standups, sprint planning, design reviews, design critiques, and QA cyclesTranslate design decisions into clear specifications for implementationPresent ideas, research findings, and designs with confidence and clarityContribute to company-wide design efforts, including shared tools, systems, and templatesMentor junior designers or peers through pairing and feedbackContinuously invest in personal development and share emerging tools, trends, and provocationsSupport design education efforts such as lunch & learns, design critiques, and by contributing to internal documentationParticipate in hiring and onboarding activitiesSkillsA portfolio of your work included in your applicationA Bachelor's degree in a related field (interaction design, HCI, industrial design, information science, social sciences, computer science, graphic design, etc.) and/or equivalent years of work experience5–7 years of experience in product or service designExperience designing complex, data-heavy dashboards—ideally in fintech, edtech, health tech, or enterprise SaaS—focused on usability and claritySkilled in leading focus groups, interviews, and usability testing, with a track record of turning insights into actionable product decisionsTakes initiative in driving design projects, actively seeks feedback, and communicates clearly across teams to align vision and executionA product design mindset and experience designing for complex, content-rich websites and applications, including strong skills in creating and communicating design artifacts, such as user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designsProficiency in design thinking and human-centered methodologies, with the ability to reframe challenges and translate insights into actionable design directionStrong skills in information design, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI design, with fluency in tools like Figma, Zeplin, Dscout, LyssnaA strong understanding of design systems, responsive design, and accessibility standards, including designing for web and native mobile platformsComfortable discussing technical constraints and collaborating with engineers to ensure design feasibility (experience with front-end technologies is a plus)A commitment to inclusive, ethical, and user-centered design, with the ability to write and test content using plain language principlesCuriosity and adaptability—you're self-motivated, continuously learning, and excited by emerging tools and trends; you are proficient with AI tools and actively use them to accelerate wireframing, prototyping, and design thinkingCompany OverviewAccylerate, LLC. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Aldie, VA, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://www.accylerate.com.