Hiring: Associate Director of Product Design Company: NYC Campaign Finance Board Location: Manhattan, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 07:39:27 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Agile, Compliance, Content Design, Design System, Figma, Interaction Design, Responsive Design, TestNG, User Experience, WCAG About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience in product design, UX/UI, or service design. •5+ years of experience designing complex digital services that serve broad and diverse user populations. •5+ years of experience working with cross-functional teams in agile or iterative environments. •5+ years of experience in product design, with a demonstrated track record of discovery and delivery of technological projects. •3+ years of managing people. Required Skills: •Unlike private sector roles focused on revenue or growth metrics, success in this role is measured by usability, accessibility, adoption, clarity, and public value. •This position will require the selected candidate to obtain NYC residency within 90 days of starting their job and be in-person in the CFB Manhattan office a minimum of 1 day a week. •Lead end-to-end product design efforts for key digital services and platforms. •Translate policy, operational, and regulatory requirements into simple, intuitive user experiences. •Ensure consistent application of design standards, accessibility requirements, and inclusive design principles. •Oversee user flows, interaction models, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity design outputs. •Champion user research practices including interviews, usability testing, journey mapping, and accessibility testing. •Ensure all digital products meet accessibility standards (Section 508, WCAG). Qualifications: •Strong portfolio demonstrating systems thinking, accessibility awareness, and end-to-end product ownership. •Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508) and inclusive design best practices. •Strong facilitation and communication skills, especially in environments involving policy or regulatory complexity. •Candidates for this role must include a portfolio of their work when applying for this position •ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER BEHAVIORS (KSAOs) •Comprehensive understanding of human-centered design, including user research, interaction design, usability testing, and service design. •Deep knowledge of accessibility standards such as WCAG, Section 508, and ADA considerations. •Operational familiarity with digital product development lifecycles, specifically agile and iterative delivery practices. •Expertise in design systems, component libraries, and scalable interface patterns. •Understanding of frontend implementation, including responsive design and interaction behaviors. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!