Digital Web Designer

SENIOR DESIGNER

RALLY is seeking a Senior Designer to join our design team and help create compelling websites and digital experiences for organizations working on some of todays most pressing social and political issues.

In this role youll work across the full web design process from early website architecture and wireframes through visual design responsive systems prototyping developer handoff and quality assurance. Youll bring strong visual design fundamentals alongside an understanding of UX accessibility and how websites behave across browsers devices and content management systems.

You dont need to be a front-end developer but you should understand the grain of the web. You know how HTML and CSS shape the interfaces you design how layouts respond across breakpoints and how technical considerations integrations accessibility and content structure influence design decisions. Youre equally comfortable thinking through a site map refining a typography system building a scalable Figma component library and collaborating with developers to make sure the final site delivers on the design intent.

This is a role for a collaborative detail-oriented designer who can move comfortably between creative exploration and systematic thinking. You can present your work persuasively explain the reasoning behind your decisions manage your own work across multiple concurrent projects and collaborate closely with strategists communicators developers project managers and fellow creatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design thoughtful visually compelling websites that translate client brands strategies and content into clear engaging digital experiences applying strong fundamentals in layout typography color hierarchy and visual accessibility.
• Create website designs from early visual exploration through high-fidelity execution including page designs wireframes prototypes and supporting web graphics.
• Build organized scalable Figma files using components Auto Layout variables shared styles and reusable design systems.
• Create prototypes and interaction examples that clearly communicate functionality responsive behavior transitions and web animation to clients and development teams.
• Prepare clear developer handoffs and collaborate with developers through implementation including quality assurance across devices and screen sizes to ensure the final website reflects design intent.

• Contribute to website architecture and UX through sitemaps navigation systems wireframes user flows information hierarchy and common interaction patterns.
• Design responsive experiences with a working understanding of HTML CSS browser behavior breakpoints flexible layouts and common website integrations collaborating with developers to ensure designs are achievable and scalable.
• Apply web accessibility best practices and WCAG principles across visual design content hierarchy interactions forms focus states and other interface decisions.
• Bring a foundational understanding of SEO including metadata semantic content structure heading hierarchy image alt text internal linking and how search engines crawl and interpret websites.

• Present design concepts and recommendations to clients with confidence clearly and persuasively articulating the thinking behind design decisions and responding thoughtfully to feedback.
• Collaborate closely with strategists communicators project managers designers developers and other interdisciplinary team members throughout the design and development process.
• Own and manage your workflow across multiple concurrent projects communicating proactively about progress timing questions and blockers while balancing project timelines budgets and scopes.
• Contribute to ongoing design and content updates for RALLYs website as part of internal creative initiatives.
• Stay current on evolving web design UX accessibility and technology practices while contributing ideas and improvements to RALLYs creative processes and tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7 years of professional experience in web digital UI or interactive design with a strong portfolio demonstrating polished website design strong visual fundamentals responsive thinking and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma including Auto Layout components variables prototyping design systems and developer handoff.
• Strong understanding of responsive web design and working knowledge of HTML and CSS concepts including layout systems breakpoints browser behavior and common web interactions. Production-level coding is not required.
• Strong understanding of UX fundamentals including website architecture sitemaps navigation wireframes user flows and information hierarchy.
• Working knowledge of web accessibility and WCAG principles along with foundational knowledge of SEO and how website structure and design affect search discoverability.
• Be curious and open to exploring AI tools and new capabilities that can be incorporated into your workflow to increase efficiency and overall quality.
• Strong communication and presentation skills including the ability to articulate design decisions and navigate internal and client feedback professionally.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage work across concurrent projects collaborate effectively on interdisciplinary teams and work within established timelines budgets and scopes.
• A proactive detail-oriented solutions-focused approach with curiosity about design technology and mission-driven work.

• Experience with CMS and website-building platforms such as WordPress Webflow Framer Squarespace or similar tools including an understanding of how CMS structures can influence website design.
• Experience with motion design web animation analytics conversion optimization performance or technical SEO.
• Experience working in an agency client-service nonprofit advocacy or social-impact environment.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

At RALLY we believe a business is only as strong as its people. Thats why we offer a robust benefits package and thoughtful perks that support your wellbeing fuel your growth and reflect the culture were building together.

We believe changing the world should come with a healthy paycheck time to recharge and space to grow. Heres what we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible time off policy
• Two months each year of remote work flexibility (July and December)
• Twelve paid holidays including Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples Day
• One week of paid time off between Christmas and New Years Day
• One-month paid sabbatical after seven years at RALLY
• 401(k) plan
• Generous health dental and vision benefits
• Transportation and technology stipends

RALLY is a hybrid workplace. Team members are expected to work on-site two days per week to foster collaboration and connection with flexibility on other days.

As an equal opportunity employer we make employment decisions based on qualifications merit and organizational needs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race color religion national origin sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected status. Were committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected supported and empowered to do their best work.

The starting salary range for this position is $80000-$90000 with opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance and contributions to the teams success.