Senior UX / UI Designer (remote) Job at Teal Media in Washington

Overview Teal Media is a full-service creative and design agency with a conscience. We believe purposeful design can transform organizations, inspire action, and enable progress. Our clients and nonprofit partners are committed to creating positive social change—and we pour every ounce of our passion and skill into helping them succeed.

We offer a variety of strategic, creative, and technical services, including brand strategy, web design and development, and creative support. We're a woman-founded and woman-led firm with a team that reflects a broad range of lived experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. At Teal, we value our people above all else and choose to work with partners and clients who share those values.

We're looking for a Senior UX / UI Designer to join our Creative team and help shape meaningful digital experiences for mission-driven organizations. You'll lead with UX strategy and design, turning insights into intuitive, user-centered solutions—and bring them to life through polished visual design. From discovery and research to wireframes, prototypes, and design systems, your work will directly support clients tackling big challenges in health, education, climate, and social justice.

This is a full-time, fully remote role (U.S. only) reporting to our Creative Director, with opportunities to mentor junior designers and work closely with clients.

What You'll Do

Lead the execution of design deliverables across projects and retainers, including sitemaps, wireframes, high-fidelity comps, UI component libraries, and custom graphics.

Translate briefs into dependable, intentional solutions that balance audience needs with client goals and business objectives.

Iterate quickly, incorporating feedback with attention to detail and strategic application.

Collaborate closely with Art Directors, strategists, and developers to ensure alignment across discovery, design, and implementation.

Document design decisions and provide clear specifications for development.

Contribute to discovery and user research activities on select projects.

Present and communicate design concepts to clients with confidence, guiding discussions and building consensus through workshops and reviews.

Mentor junior designers by modeling process, providing constructive feedback, and fostering professional growth.

Share fresh ideas, contribute to team brainstorms, and help evolve Teal's creative processes.

Support business development by contributing to case studies and showcasing our design work.

Qualifications / Ideal candidates

An impressive online portfolio – please include a link with your application

4+ years of UX / UI design experience, preferably in an agency environment

Demonstrated experience conducting or applying user research and usability testing

Expert understanding of UX best practices, design principles, and accessibility standards

Proficiency with design and business software (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office)

Strong understanding of the website design and development process, including working knowledge of HTML / CSS, taxonomies, content structures, and CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal)

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with confidence presenting to and guiding clients

A self-starter mindset who thrives in fast-paced environments and can juggle multiple priorities

Strict attention to detail and adherence to project deadlines

Passion for mission-driven work and social impact design

Location

Remote (US) — Ideal Location : Remote (US)

Salary

This is a full-time, remote position with a salary range of $85,000–$95,000, commensurate with experience. Teal also offers a comprehensive benefits package, generous PTO, and a flexible, people-first workplace culture.

Benefits

At Teal, you'll do meaningful work for mission-driven organizations while enjoying a collaborative, flexible, and values-driven workplace.

What We Offer

Fully Remote & Flexible : 100% remote (U.S.-based) with work-from-home flexibility and flexible hours

Time to Recharge : Flexible Time Off, unlimited sick leave, compassionate leave, and a company-wide winter break during the last week of the year

Health & Wellness : Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Financial Security : Company 401(k) with matching contributions

Growth & Learning : Annual Continuing Education Stipend and professional development opportunities

Culture & Balance : Flex Fridays—dedicated time for passion projects, learning, or signing off early for your well-being

Equal Opportunity Statement

If your experience doesn't exactly match the qualifications listed, but you believe you'd thrive in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply and tell us why you're the right person for the job.

We strongly encourage individuals from historically marginalized communities to apply—including Black and Indigenous people, people of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, and those who have been system-impacted.

Teal Media is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, disability, and veteran status. We are not offering US visa sponsorship at this time.

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