Vaco
Job Title: UX/UI Designer
Role Overview: The UX/UI Designer will support a multi-year internal business transformation initiative, designing intuitive, modern user experiences for internal-facing web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate brings strong design system experience, advanced Figma skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
Create and maintain scalable design systems to ensure consistency across applications
Develop wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile platforms
Design intuitive user journeys and workflows for complex, internal-facing systems
Partner with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to implement and refine design solutions
Ensure designs align with established visual standards while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic
Conduct user testing and incorporate feedback to iterate and improve designs
Present design concepts, rationale, and user insights clearly to cross-functional teams
Stay current on UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices and apply them proactively
Required Skills & Qualifications
5-6 years of UX/UI design experience with a strong portfolio of web and mobile applications
Proven experience creating and maintaining design systems
3+ years of expert-level proficiency in Figma, including auto layout, nested components, and shared libraries
Strong experience building wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes
Experience working in Agile environments and fast-paced delivery teams
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
Familiarity with usability testing tools and methodologies
Knowledge of HTML/CSS
Experience collaborating closely with engineering teams
Core Competencies
Clean, user-centric design aesthetic with strong attention to detail
Creative problem-solving and systems thinking
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ('we', 'our', or 'Vaco by Highspring') respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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Key Responsibilities
Create and maintain scalable design systems to ensure consistency across applications
Develop wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile platforms
Design intuitive user journeys and workflows for complex, internal-facing systems
Partner with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to implement and refine design solutions
Ensure designs align with established visual standards while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic
Conduct user testing and incorporate feedback to iterate and improve designs
Present design concepts, rationale, and user insights clearly to cross-functional teams
Stay current on UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices and apply them proactively
Required Skills & Qualifications
5-6 years of UX/UI design experience with a strong portfolio of web and mobile applications
Proven experience creating and maintaining design systems
3+ years of expert-level proficiency in Figma, including auto layout, nested components, and shared libraries
Strong experience building wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes
Experience working in Agile environments and fast-paced delivery teams
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
Familiarity with usability testing tools and methodologies
Knowledge of HTML/CSS
Experience collaborating closely with engineering teams
Core Competencies
Clean, user-centric design aesthetic with strong attention to detail
Creative problem-solving and systems thinking
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ('we', 'our', or 'Vaco by Highspring') respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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