Institute for Humane Studies - UX Designer (Remote)

UX Designer is needed in Arlington, United States.

Client: Institute for Humane Studies

Location: Arlington, VA, Estados Unidos

Contract: undefined

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 18, 2025, 11:00 PM. The UX Designer is a mid-level, execution-focused role responsible for creating user-centered experiences across IHS’s digital ecosystem, including the ScholarsEdge platform. Reporting to the Senior Application Development Engineer, this role collaborates with developers, product leads, and AI specialists to translate complex requirements into clean, consistent interfaces. The UX Designer aims to shape AI-enhanced experiences that make complex data clear and accessible, ultimately amplifying the impact of scholars and facilitating meaningful change.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
• 3+ years of UX/UI design experience in digital product or web application environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or related field preferred (equivalent practical experience will be considered).
• Proficiency in Figma, including experience with components, variants, auto layout, and prototyping.
• Basic understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) with experience collaborating with engineers.
• Familiarity with design best practices, including accessibility.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies and AI’s evolving role in UX/UI workflows.
• Comfortable in a collaborative environment with potential to expand UX strategy ownership as the platform grows.
• Prior experience in Agile/Scrum environments preferred.
• Experience designing tools for research or academic communities preferred.
• Knowledge and appreciation of classical-liberal values and the IHS mission.

To apply:

• Resume
• Cover letter detailing interest in this position and the IHS mission.
• Portfolio samples

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate requirements and feedback into user-centered designs (flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes).
• Execute user experience design within product leadership priorities, delivering production-ready designs.
• Drive the design workflow in Figma, ensuring efficient collaboration and integration of the design system into development.
• Work with engineering leads to align design decisions with technical realities and minimize rework.
• Ensure IHS branding and tone are accurately represented in ScholarsEdge and related digital products.
• Explore innovative interface solutions for complex data systems (interactive visualizations, advanced search tools, etc.).
• Support usability testing to validate design decisions and enhance user experience.

Additional Information

Job Summary: This role requires travel to the IHS office in Arlington, VA for two in-person gatherings each year. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, and IHS provides exceptional benefits, including health and dental insurance, health savings accounts, long-term disability and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement savings program, a parking permit, and 12 free tuition credit hours annually at George Mason University.

About IHS: The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) is a think tank advancing the principles of freedom in the academy, public policy, and civil society. Founded in 1961, IHS aims to ignite a renewed spirit of liberal freedom amidst rising illiberalism.

IHS Benefits: Offers a flexible and innovative office environment, professional growth opportunities, and a substantial compensation package.

EEO Statement: IHS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.