Associate Director of Product Design
Core
Senior design leader driving user-centered design execution for digital products and public-facing services to improve service delivery, accessibility, and trust in government.
Role type
Senior IC Product Design Leader (Associate Director)
Builds
Digital services and platforms for city elections and voter engagement
Domain
Public sector / Civic technology / Government services
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
End-to-end product design, User research, Accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508), Design systems, Inclusive design, Mentorship, Agile/Iterative delivery, Stakeholder alignment, Design strategy
Preferred skills
Systems thinking, Frontend implementation knowledge, Data-informed design, Workshop facilitation, Co-design with underserved communities
Technologies
Figma
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end product design for key digital services; Translate policy and regulatory requirements into intuitive user experiences; Ensure consistent application of design standards and accessibility; Oversee user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity outputs; Champion user research practices; Mentor and coach mid-level and senior designers; Embed inclusive design practices across products
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
