Experience Designer

Overview

Aquent, a leading partner in connecting top talent with innovative projects, is thrilled to present an opportunity to make a significant impact on a critical healthcare initiative. We are seeking a talented Junior Product Designer to join our client’s team, where your contributions will directly shape the future of a vital public health portal. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in modernizing a legacy system, improving user experience for countless individuals, and contributing to a multi-state rollout that will redefine how essential services are accessed. If you’re passionate about design systems, UI execution, and leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to drive efficiency, this contract position offers an exciting platform to grow your skills and leave a lasting mark.

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Be authorized to work in the United States
• Not require sponsorship of any kind for the duration of the assignment
• Be able to work on a W-2 basis.  C2C or 1099 is not permitted for this position

About the Project

You will be instrumental in a large-scale portal modernization project, transforming a foundational healthcare platform. This ambitious undertaking involves aligning the portal with robust enterprise Design System standards and executing a phased, multi-state rollout. 

Your Impact as a Junior Product Designer

As a Junior Product Designer, you will be at the forefront of hands-on design execution, directly influencing the user experience of a critical health portal. Your work will ensure consistency, efficiency, and a modern aesthetic across various state-specific variations. You will collaborate closely with product teams, leveraging your Figma expertise and embracing innovative AI-assisted tools to deliver high-volume, high-quality design assets. This role is perfect for a proactive problem-solver eager to navigate complex challenges and contribute to a project with tangible societal benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on Figma production work, including customizing, updating, and transferring UI components for diverse state-specific variations.
• Apply and meticulously maintain established enterprise Design System rules, components, and variables across a multitude of screens and user flows.
• Execute consistent, clean UI deliverables in Figma, ensuring precision and quality for high-volume state rollouts.
• Navigate day-to-day ambiguity by proactively engaging with Product Managers and team members to clarify user stories, requirements, and edge cases.
• Track design tasks, manage progress, and foster seamless collaboration across sprint cycles using Jira.
• Leverage AI-assisted design and production tools, such as Claude Code, Figma Make, Figma Agent, and prompt-driven workflows, to significantly speed up repetitive tasks and component updates.

Qualifications & Skills

We are looking for a candidate who brings a blend of foundational design skills and a keen interest in modern design methodologies.

• Figma Proficiency: Solid foundational skills in Figma, including expertise in component library usage, variants, auto layout, and responsive layouts.
• Design Systems Acumen: Familiarity with applying design system guidelines and UI kits to create real-world interface designs.
• Proactive Communication: Comfort working through missing details or ambiguous requirements by confidently asking questions and following up with Product partners.
• Agile Tooling: Basic experience or familiarity tracking design tasks and progress in Jira.
• Interest in AI Tools: A strong curiosity or hands-on experience using AI design assistants (e.g., Figma Make, Figma Agent, Claude Code) to enhance productivity and streamline workflows.

Nice-to-Haves

• Healthcare Exposure: While not required, prior exposure to healthcare or accessibility standards is considered a plus.

Portfolio Requirement

Candidates must submit a portfolio that demonstrates work created within or adapted from a larger design system. This could include academic projects, internships, or past client work showcasing consistent system usage across multiple screens.