Product Design Lead

CAI•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Product Design Lead to help rebuild and modernize digital tools and services for our client . This position will be full-time contract and onsite.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in digital product design, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role
Strong portfolio demonstrating mastery of visual design, interaction design, and design systems
Proven ability to ship high-quality UI in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Deep understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices
Experience with modern design and prototyping tools (Figma, etc.)
Ability to balance craft excellence with pragmatic decision-making in a public sector context
Strong communication and collaboration skills, and enthusiasm for guiding products through their lifecycle
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Responsibilities

Lead UI design across multiple digital products, from early concept through polished, production-ready interfaces
Collaborate cross-functionally with program teams, product managers, and engineers to deliver cohesive end-to-end experiences
Maintain and expand a design system to drive consistency, accessibility, and efficiency across tools and services
Coach and mentor designers on visual design best practices, interaction patterns, and craft
Establish visual design standards and advocate for design quality throughout the product development lifecycle
Prototype and test interface designs to gather feedback and iterate quickly
Contribute to product strategy by infusing design thinking into early discovery and 0→1 product efforts