Lead UX/UI Systems Designer

job summary:

Randstad is seeking a high-impact Lead UX/UI Systems Designer to join a fast-paced agile team supporting critical operations for a premier rail client in the Northeast Corridor (DC/MD/DE/PA/NY). This is a unique, mission-critical role where you will bridge the gap between high-level design strategy and technical implementation, creating intuitive custom applications that keep trains running smoothly and on time. Beyond standard remote work, you will engage in "on-track" research-traveling the corridor to conduct workshops and usability testing directly with operations staff on-site and on moving trains. As a champion for design excellence, you will lead the evolution of scalable design systems, manage design workflows within Jira, and advocate for user-centered processes to senior stakeholders and cross-functional engineering teams.

location: Washington, Washington, D.C.

job type: Contract

salary: $55 - 65 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Systems Architecture: Drive the creation, maintenance, and scaling of robust design systems and component libraries to ensure visual and functional consistency across all digital products.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead an agile design team, streamlining communication between Product Owners, Researchers, and Engineers while managing tasks and scoping within Jira.

High-Fidelity Design: Execute advanced front-end UI designs and high-fidelity prototypes, ensuring all work accounts for technical implementation constraints and accessibility standards.

Field Research & Testing: Conduct hands-on user research and usability testing (using tools like Maze or dScout) with frontline employees to synthesize insights into actionable application improvements.

Design Advocacy: Serve as a confident voice for the design process, educating stakeholders on the "why" behind design decisions and defending the user experience in complex enterprise environments.

Agile Integration: Actively participate in all agile ceremonies, including daily standups and quarterly in-person PI Planning sessions to ensure alignment and continuous delivery.

qualifications:

Experience: 6+ years of professional UX/UI design experience, specifically showcasing complex enterprise applications and design system management.

Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Figma, Figjam, Jira, and Confluence; advanced understanding of front-end UI best practices and implementation logic.

Location & Travel: Must be local to the Northeast Corridor (D.C., Wilmington, Philadelphia, or NYC) with a willingness to travel (25%) via train for workshops and field research.

Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate design rationale and influence stakeholders; a "solutions-oriented" mindset capable of balancing structure with flexibility.

Agile Expertise: Proven track record working within mature agile frameworks and managing the handoff between design and engineering.

Education/Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design thinking, high-fidelity UI execution, and successful design system scalability.

Preferred: Prior experience in the rail industry, complex logistics, or designing internal-facing tools for large-scale enterprise organizations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.