Senior User Experience Designer, Procurement Sciences AI

• Extensive experience designing for SaaS environments at growth-stage companies, with a deep understanding of user-centered design principles
• Expertise in AI-assisted design workflows and familiarity with how AI technologies impact user experience design
• A strategic design thinker and hands-on practitioner who thrives in fast-paced startup environments and understands the balance between design excellence and speed to market
• Experience with government contracting environments and understanding of compliance requirements, procurement processes, and the unique user needs within federal and state agencies
• Passionate about innovation and AI, with a love for the "fail fast and iterate" methodology applied to design processes
• Driven to get designs validated quickly through user testing and leverage customer feedback to guide design decisions
• Strong collaborative and communication skills, eager to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Proven expertise in Figma, including advanced features like design systems, component libraries, prototyping, and collaborative workflows
• Strong portfolio demonstrating user research capabilities, including qualitative and quantitative research methods, user journey mapping, and usability testing
• Experience designing for AI-powered products or platforms, with understanding of how to make complex AI capabilities accessible to users
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain comprehensive design systems that scale across multiple product areas
• A minimum of 5 years in UX design or related field, with a focus on SaaS platforms and B2B applications
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to pass a Federal Background Check and Identity Verification
• While formal education is not a strict requirement, a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred

Desirable

• Own and evolve the design system and design philosophy for the Awarded.AI platform, ensuring consistency and scalability across all user touchpoints
• Lead the organization's Figma practices, establishing best practices, design patterns, and implementation workflows that optimize collaboration between design and engineering teams
• Conduct comprehensive user research, including user interviews, usability testing, and behavioral analysis to inform design decisions and validate product hypotheses
• Design AI-native user experiences that make complex AI capabilities accessible and intuitive for users of varying technical backgrounds
• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to translate user insights into compelling design solutions that drive business outcomes
• Drive continuous design innovation, leveraging AI-assisted design tools and methodologies to enhance productivity and design quality
• Establish and maintain design documentation, guidelines, and processes that enable the team to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences rapidly

• Background Check Required. As part of our employment process, a background check is required. This may include a review of your credit history, criminal records, and employment verification, conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this process