Designer

• Partner with the Design Systems Lead to evolve and scale NinjaTrader’s design system across web, desktop, and mobile experiences
• Create, document, and maintain high-quality reusable UI components, patterns, templates, and interaction guidelines
• Maintain and extend design token architecture that supports scalable implementation across platforms
• Collaborate directly with Engineering to ensure design system components are accurately implemented and maintained in Storybook and production
• Identify opportunities to improve consistency, usability, accessibility, and efficiency throughout the product ecosystem
• Build and optimize Figma libraries, variables, plugins, automation, and AI-assisted workflows to streamline design operations
• Support product designers by providing guidance, documentation, onboarding, and best practices for using the design system effectively
• Contribute to governance processes that ensure the design system evolves intentionally while supporting product velocity
• Help define and track adoption metrics, component health, and system usage to continuously improve the effectiveness of the design system

Senior Designer, Design System

• Develop workplace planning and interior design solutions that advance project objectives (user experience, functionality, sustainability, and brand)
• Lead and coordinate pre-design and design activities with external architects/designers, vendors, and internal project teams; align on scope, deliverables, and decision points
• Maintain strong knowledge of workplace strategy, space planning, and FF&E/finish trends; research and recommend solutions that improve consistency, performance, and cost effectiveness at scale
• Translate brand standards, design guidelines, and culture into cohesive design narratives and deliverables (e.g., test fits, finish palettes, furniture plans, and presentation materials)
• Collaborate continuously with internal partners, consultants, and service providers (in person and virtually) to resolve issues and keep deliverables on track

Design Associate – Corporate Workplace

• Preparing complex drawings of structures and equipment systems
• Drafting project and mechanical system drawings derived from layouts and sketches
• Establishing and following technical specifications to prepare drawings and draft designs
• Consulting with engineers regarding model accuracy and coordinate with shop team for material deliveries to job-sites
• Determining material needs, performing necessary calculations, and tracking all material quantities

CAD Designer

• Lead and manage projects from vision through delivery, overseeing the work of 1–2 designers as needed
• Plan and execute service development milestones, ensuring timely delivery and clear cross-team communication
• Proactively identify and address risks, challenges, and priorities
• Define multi-year learning sequences across content, instruction, and academic equity for educators and administrators
• Design and develop high-quality professional learning experiences and resources aligned to a Spanish literacy curriculum and project goals
• Provide visual design direction to support effective learning experiences
• Ensure all content meets quality, rigor, and accessibility standards
• Collaborate effectively with the Service Design & Development team and cross-functional partners

Lead Service Designer, Spanish Literacy

• Work within our established Figma design system and component library to design and refine screens, flows, and UI elements for our core software application.
• Maintain consistency across the product UI, applying existing patterns and flagging gaps or inconsistencies in the design system.
• Support product and engineering teams with design updates, annotations, and production-ready handoff assets.
• Use AI-assisted tools — including Claude for generating and pressure-testing UX and UI concepts — to accelerate ideation and explore design options quickly.
• Design, build, and maintain Webflow pages; execute content updates; and use analytics, SEO, and AI-driven discovery insights to improve site performance and visibility.
• Resize, adapt, and optimize digital assets for web use, including images, icons, and graphics.
• Produce polished slide decks for executive briefings, client presentations, conferences, and internal communications using our established presentation templates.
• Translate data, research findings, and written content into clear, visually organized slides — making complex information accessible.
• Manage a library of reusable slide components and keep templates up to date.
• Produce print-ready files for brochures, one-pagers, event materials, and signage using existing brand templates in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
• Coordinate with print vendors to ensure accurate specs, proofing, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain an organized asset library and keep brand files clean, version-controlled, and accessible to the team.

• Develop, create, and design strategies for large customer bases
• Lead TSD teams as a strategic sales leader
• Guide regional technical solution design team
• Manage team activities and workload to meet sales timelines
• Build and maintain effective long-term relationships with customers

Regional Manager, Technical Solution Design – East Region

• Collaborate with nonprofits, associations, and mission-driven organizations on web, brand identity, social ads, digital campaigns, fundraising, and advocacy.
• Work with a diverse set of freelance creatives to address varied projects.

Freelance Designer

• Incorporate customer requests, text, and photos into designs
• Create polished and professional print-ready proofs with typographic legibility and consistency
• Proofread the customer-entered text
• Ensure the photo quality of customer-supplied photos
• Recolor and edit images based on customer requests
• Review the work of fellow designers to ensure the quality of design and accuracy of edits before sending a digital proof to the customer
• Collaborate with customers through written communication to modify and finalize designs
• Assist with design-related questions from internal teams
• Resolve escalated customer orders with design-related issues
• Work directly with customers via email or screen-share as needed
• Uphold service-level standards by meeting quality, productivity, and response-time expectations

Seasonal Designer

• - Leads and mentors a team of Application/System Analysts, ensuring they are well-supported, and equipped to deliver high-quality work.
• - Oversees the planning and execution of application projects, ensuring technical accuracy, adherence to timelines, and alignment with organizational goals. Collaborates with team members and manager to develop detailed project plans, including tasks, resource allocation, and estimates.
• - Maintains clear and consistent communication with IT management, other Applications teams, and end-users regarding project updates, issues, and priorities. Actively participates in virtual meetings, using video conferencing tools to foster strong relationships, promote effective communication, and enhance team collaboration. Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and customer-focused service. Identify and facilitate solutions to challenges, acting as a liaison between the team and the manager. Regularly provide performance updates and escalate issues requiring higher-level attention.
• - Monitors and evaluates team performance, identifying areas for improvement and collaborating with manager on implementing strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency. Provides input to leadership on staff performance and make recommendations for staff development and training.
• - Leads the team in resolving application-related issues, ensuring problems are addressed promptly and effectively by providing solutions and escalating problems to the manager when necessary. Work closely with Epic and IT department resources to ensure that resolutions meet both Epic standards and internal policies.
• - Identifies opportunities for process improvement within the team and the broader IT department. Works with team members and leadership to implement changes that enhance the effectiveness of the Applications team.
• - Works closely with IT leaders and other relevant departments to support application-related decisions, ensuring that all recommendations align with organizational needs and budget considerations.
• - Oversees and assists team members in assigned functional area, which may include but not limited to, ensuring team is meeting key-deliverables and quality standards, addressing and resolving challenges, managing and tracking performance, and assisting in time management and scheduling; escalates issues to senior leaders as needed.
• - Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Clinical Designer

• Concept development & design - developing, organizing and delivering media for new and reworked Sophia courses.
• Relationship management - working collaboratively with other Media Designers, Instructional Designers, Course Producers, SMEs, Project Managers, and other stakeholders.
• Art Direction / Vendor Management - setting direction for new projects and collaboration with offshore design vendors.
• Process improvement and compliance - ensuring timely delivery of content that meets established standards.
• Media Team enrichment and innovation - bringing new knowledge and ideas to the Media Team and participating in professional development opportunities.

Media Designer – Part-Time, Temporary

• Collaborate closely with VA stakeholders to deeply understand and document their experiences, and visually translate those findings onto service blueprints, ecosystem maps, journey maps, and other design artifacts.
• Implement mixed-method discovery approaches that uncover deep insights about the interactions between systems, business processes, and people.
• Lead the co-design and iteration of low and high-fidelity service design artifacts to validate assumptions, uncover pain points, and identify opportunities that resonate with VA staff.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, data engineers and other service designers to ensure the accurate and timely application of knowledge onto downstream deliverables.
• Create and nurture relationships with stakeholders across the product ecosystem, proactively engaging impacted stakeholders to validate assumptions, socialize insights, and facilitate sensemaking.
• Engage peers within the government ecosystem to proactively and collaboratively problem solve issues that impact our ability to deliver desired outcomes.

Service Designer

• Assist in Production of Low Voltage System (ICT, Security, A/V) Engineering Deliverables (75%)
• Support the production of BIM / CAD deliverables including Revit models and AutoCAD drawings to meet the design requirements of the project
• Perform intermediate design tasks under a senior engineer’s supervision
• Provide project delivery support to the project team, including electronic document and BIM model management as required to facilitate project submissions and completion of deliverables
• Work collaboratively with other technical trade leads (MEP, BAS, EPMS, ICT) to ensure multi-discipline coordination
• Successfully complete assigned BIM / CAD production work within the budget and deadlines as outlined by the project team
• Assist in Pre-Construction Activities (10%)
• Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings
• Collect data and other information for construction documents
• Prepare project design and construction documents
• Basic editing and writing of project specifications
• Assist in Construction Activities (15%)
• Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Review and respond to RFIs
• Review and complete punch lists and project close out documents
• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log

ICT Designer III

• Proficiency in the basic skills of Lighting Designer
• Ability to provide creatively successful designs that meet the artistic requirements
• Provides direct client interface
• Presents Lighting Design to client and design team
• Ability to direct and mentor Lighting Designer staff
• Ability to coordinate with other disciplines
• Ability to direct programming staff during commissioning to achieve creative intent
• Ability to offer creative problem solving to challenging issues
• Provides Project Management for Lighting Design projects ensuring financial success

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