Job Description

RALLY is hiring a Digital Web Designer in Los Angeles, CA (hybrid) to design compelling websites and digital experiences for organizations focused on social and political issues. The role covers the end-to-end web design process, from structure and visual execution to prototyping, collaboration, handoff, and quality assurance. Responsibilities Design websites that are visually compelling and translate client brands, strategies, and content into engaging digital experiences, applying strong fundamentals in layout, typography, color, hierarchy, and visual accessibility. Develop 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 for clients and development teams. Prepare clear developer handoffs and collaborate through implementation, including quality assurance across devices and screen sizes to ensure the final website reflects design intent. Support 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, partnering 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 related interface decisions. Use 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, articulating design decisions clearly and responding thoughtfully to feedback. Collaborate with strategists, communicators, project managers, designers, developers, and other team members throughout the design and development process. Manage workflow across multiple concurrent projects by communicating progress, timing, questions, and blockers while balancing timelines, budgets, and scope. Contribute to ongoing design and content updates for RALLY’s website as part of internal creative initiatives. Stay current on evolving web design, UX, accessibility, and technology practices, contributing ideas and improvements to RALLY’s creative processes and tools. Requirements 5 to 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 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. Curiosity about exploring AI tools and new capabilities to improve efficiency and overall quality. Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to articulate design decisions and navigate internal and client feedback professionally. Excellent organization and time management, with experience managing work across concurrent projects and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams within established timelines, budgets, and scopes. A proactive, detail-oriented, solutions-focused approach with curiosity about design, technology, and mission-driven work. Technologies Figma Auto Layout WCAG HTML CSS WordPress Webflow Framer Squarespace Benefits 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 Year’s Day One-month paid sabbatical after seven years at RALLY 401(k) plan Generous health, dental, and vision benefits Transportation and technology stipends Hybrid workplace with team members expected to work on-site two days per week Nice-to-Haves 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. Starting Salary Range The starting salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 , with opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance and contributions to the team’s success. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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