UI Design Task Lead (Remote Eligible)

Requisition Id 12982 

Annual Salary Range: $97,230.00 - $145,850.00 

Work-Site Type: Remote 

ORNL offers a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee.  In addition, this position is considered remote-eligible for ORNL in pre-approved locations.  Remote-eligibility is not a continued guarantee and could be subject to change based on evolving organizational needs.

Note about pay range:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Link to benefits. https://jobs.ornl.gov/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US

Visa sponsorship of any kind is unavailable for this position (H1B, F1, OPT, H4, J1, etc.).

Overview:    

We are hiring an experienced UI Design Task Lead to join our newly formed Design Systems team, which is pivotal in establishing and maintaining a cohesive design language and system across ORNL applications and platforms! This position resides in the UX group in the Application Development division of the Information Technology Services Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an outstanding 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are essential for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Define and evolve core design principles for the design system.
• Design the foundational boilerplate of components, patterns, and interactions.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation in Figma, including style guides, component libraries, patterns, and interactions, resulting in seamless implementation.
• Guide design system usage and implementation within the organization, ensuring adherence to established standards and practices.
• Collaborate alongside with sponsors, engineers, and fellow designers to ensure design decisions align with business goals, technical constraints, and user needs.
• Drive adoption, consistency, and coherence across all products and platforms through design system evangelization.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by encouraging a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications: 

• A BS in design, human computer interaction, computer science or a related field of study and five (5) or more years of related experience is required for consideration. An overall combination of equivalent experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of proven experience, having a focus on design systems and component-based UI design.
• Proficiency in Figma, as well as version control systems.
• Strong understanding of design principles, interaction design, typography, color theory, and user-centered design methodologies.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence customers and drive consensus.
• A portfolio showcasing design system work, including examples of design documentation, component libraries, and UI designs.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of successfully leading design system initiatives and driving adoption across an organization.
• Ease with communicating design decisions to various audiences.
• Cross-discipline proficiency and understanding of modern digital experiences.
• Experience working and collaborating in a dynamic, rapid-growth environment.

Special Requirements:  

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  

Benefits at ORNL:   

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain dedicated people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

Having difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability? Please email: [email protected] or call 1.866.963.9545.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.