UI Designer

The Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity (NYC Opportunity) helps New York City apply evidence and innovation to reduce poverty and increase equity. They work to improve government systems by advancing research, data, and design in program and policy development, service delivery, and budget decisions.

In partnership with NYC Opportunity, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) seeks a User Interface (UI) Designer to support the Product Team at NYC Opportunity. The initiatives that you will work on all share the common goal of delivering more effective services and helping residents address poverty-related challenges. NYC Opportunity operates a portfolio of digital tools and offers their expertise across multiple areas, including facilitating data integration to improve social service performance, easing access to services and programs, and designing new digital and in-person services with agency partners.

  Responsibilities

Design Execution

  • Create high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and design specifications for key product features.
  • Collaborate with the UX team to translate user insights and stakeholder needs into effective and accessible interface design solutions.
  • Ensure design patterns and UI components are consistent, accessible, and aligned with our visual language and product standards.
  • Contribute to the development, documentation, and maintenance of our office’s design system, built with Material UI React components.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure solution alignment between user needs, technical feasibility, and business goals.
  • Present design work regularly to cross-functional teams and incorporate feedback effectively.
  • Contribute to a user-centered design culture by advocating for best practices in accessibility and inclusivity.
  • Collaborate with our partner agency, NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI), to ensure compatibility and cohesion with the nyc.gov design system.

Continuous Improvement

  • Iterate on designs based on research findings and product team input
  • Facilitate and participate in usability testing and design critique to validate design decisions.
  • Participate in product strategy meetings to understand team and office-wide priorities and goals.
  • Support the evolution of reusable design patterns across multiple platforms.
  • As well as other duties as assigned.

  Skills We're Seeking

We understand that candidates may not have all of the skills we are seeking below. We encourage those interested to apply even if they do not meet all of them. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Commitment to the mission of advancing greater equality and opportunity.

Experience working closely with communities who are engaging with public services and programs and/or has lived-experience engaging with public services and programs.

Experience in policy, government or non-profit, in particular with low-income and vulnerable youth and families is a plus.

Ability to create solutions that balance user needs, business goals, and technical feasibility.

Knowledge of HTML and CSS is a plus.

Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Miro, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design, from usability testing and synthesis to final delivery.

Experience working with design systems and applying consistent patterns across digital products while considering platform nuances across web and app

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written

  Qualifications

Must have an Associate’s Degree in a related field from an accredited institution and no fewer than four (4) years of related computing experience, OR

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution, and at least two years (2) of related computing experience,;

3–5 years of professional experience as a UI or Product Designer.

Please note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

  Benefits and Compensation

This is a contracted, full-time position offering competitive salary and benefits. The salary range for this position is $90,000 – 100,000 year commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Location: Downtown Brooklyn, NY

  How to Apply

Please fill out the application form. The form will prompt you to upload a resume and cover letter.

Due to the volume of applications received we may not be able to respond to every application.