Design Operations Consultant - REMOTE (CTH)

Senior Design Operations Contractor (Remote)

Contract-to-Hire | 6-Month Term | Remote OK

We're seeking a thoughtful and proactive Design Operations Contractor to help a high-performing design team operate at its best. This is a net new position created to address challenges around velocity, rigor, and operational cohesion. The team is currently in a storming phase, and productivity is suffering due to the lack of standardized processes and tools.

You'll work closely with design leadership and cross-functional partners to streamline operations and foster a healthy, productive design culture.

Immediate Focus Areas

1. Workflow Optimization - Improve delivery speed and process efficiency


2. Tool Management - Assess current tools, identify gaps, and recommend improvements


3. Metrics Development - Create KPIs to measure design ops effectiveness

Responsibilities

• Refine and maintain design workflows to reduce friction and improve consistency


• Coordinate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and marketing teams


• Administer and optimize design tools (e.g., Figma, Miro, Notion)


• Support design rituals like critiques, retros, and showcases


• Maintain documentation and knowledge management systems


• Track and report on team health, project progress, and operational improvements


• Manage vendor relationships and assist with budget tracking for tools, training, and events

Requirements

• 3-5 years in design operations, program management, or similar roles within design/product orgs


• Strong organizational and communication skills


• Experience with design tools and systems


• Collaborative mindset and ability to build trust across disciplines


• Comfortable in stable environments focused on continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in design or UX


• Experience in remote/distributed teams


• Familiarity with agile or lean methodologies


• Experience building a Design Ops program from the ground up

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting .

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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