Web Designer, Communications and Marketing Services

The Web Designer is a UX/UI-forward web role on the Creative Team within the Communications and Marketing Services Unit, working alongside designers and Communications and Marketing Services specialists to bridge design and development and carry approved work from Figma into the live experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in UX/UI design, web design, graphic design, HCI, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with developers through implementation (not just handoff), including iterative review and pre-launch verification.
• UX/UI fundamentals: information architecture, user flows, interaction design, component systems, and usability-minded decision-making.
• Strong web design fundamentals: typography, hierarchy, grid systems, responsive design patterns, and content-first layout thinking.
• Proficiency in Figma: components, auto layout, variants, libraries, prototyping, and file documentation.
• Strong interaction and motion-for-web fundamentals, including micro-interactions, UI transitions, component state systems, and purposeful movement that supports user understanding.
• Working knowledge of front-end development concepts and constraints: semantic HTML, CSS layout (flexbox/grid), and common JavaScript-driven UI behaviors.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• Holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness offerings
• CalPERS retirement program
• Optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer