Senior Product Designer

Own mission-driven product design for aclu.org and 50+ Affiliate websites as part of the ACLU’s Technology Department, Product & Engineering division. This full-time hybrid role is based in New York, NY with in-office expectations of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month . You’ll help shape engaging digital experiences, strengthen advocacy pathways, and ensure accessibility is built into the product from planning through QA. What you’ll do Reporting to the Product Design Manager, you will drive end-to-end product design across both the ACLU National website and the broader Affiliate network. Your work will support impact-driven experiences that guide users toward civil rights engagement, create effective engagement funnels, and promote pathways that sustain the ACLU’s mission through digital and on-the-ground actions. Fully own and lead the design lifecycle for product initiatives across ACLU National and Affiliate websites. Use data such as industry standards, quantitative research, A/B testing, and qualitative research to understand user needs and frictions, evaluate usability, and inform direction and iteration. Generate and communicate multiple solution approaches using wireframes and lightweight prototypes. Request feedback from Design, Product, and stakeholders, and incorporate learnings into final designs. Produce high-fidelity mocks and prototypes for lightweight concepts while also identifying opportunities for future, larger-scale improvements. Develop design specifications for Engineering implementation, partnering directly with Engineers to achieve the desired output within the scope and timeframe. Lead Design and web accessibility UAT/QA for assigned projects. Receive project assignments from the Product Design Manager and provide a design strategy aligned to scope, timeline, and priority. Represent Product Design with Product Managers and Engineering Leads by translating requirements and constraints into user-centric experiences tied to user needs and business goals. Collaborate on presenting complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders and earn buy-in and support. Participate in brainstorms and provide constructive feedback on fellow Product Designers’ work. Use a clear rationale to facilitate product and design decisions, tying benefits and risks to user needs and behaviors that support product outcomes. Contribute to the evolving Design System with the Product Design team. Balance design quality and innovation by determining when to use the existing design system versus when to explore new patterns for broader visibility and adoption. Mentor and/or manage Product Design interns as assigned. Participate in special projects and other assigned duties. Required experience and skills Example work showing 5+ years (or equivalent) shipping digital product designs, with your role clearly defined in each project. Applications without relevant example work will not be considered. Expert proficiency in digital design tools (ACLU uses Figma ). Strong foundation in UX/UI standards and best practices, including designing for web across device types, sizes, and browsers. Experience working within and contributing to evolving design systems and brand guidelines. Commitment to following WCAG criteria in designs, documentation, and acceptance testing. Strategic problem-solving skills and the ability to distill complex information into meaningful concepts, ideas, and designs. Experience presenting and defending design decisions, industry standards, and process approaches to stakeholders across levels of seniority and technical fluency. Openness to constructive feedback and collaboration with Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers. Ability to work independently across all phases of the design lifecycle while adapting to ambiguous and changing requirements and timelines. Important tooling note: the Product Design Team does not currently use AI-powered design or research tools; applicants are expected to be proficient without AI support or tooling. Compensation and benefits $167,568 annually (Level E), reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Generous paid time-off policy Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment 401k plan and employer match Annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs, and workshops Additional details This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU) . Future ACLU’ers value Commitment to advancing the ACLU’s mission Centering equity, inclusion, and belonging by demonstrating commitment to diversity and respecting multiple perspectives Collaborating respectfully and constructively to resolve obstacles and conflicts #J-18808-Ljbffr