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Senior Product Designer (iOS & Web) @ Rita ABC (Remote, Part Time, Volunteer)

Rita ABC

Type

Volunteer

Location & Time Zone

This position is a fully remote, but the role will run on an Eastern Time Zone schedule.

Commitment

6-8 hours / week, Monday-Thursday

Compensation

This position is volunteer-based. In other words, this position is not stipend-based and is completely at-will. All funds currently go to paying interns a modest end-of-program stipend. Thank you for your understanding and support of our mission.

About Rita Group

Rita Group is an inclusive ecosystem where creatives, builders, and entrepreneurs can connect, learn, and create within the tech, digital, product, and design industries.Rita Group is a holding company representing three core initiatives: Rita Lab, Rita ABC, and Rita XYZ.

Rita Lab

Rita Lab is a community for those coming up in tech at the intersection of career, connection, creativity, and culture.
https://www.ritalab.community/

Rita ABC

At Rita ABC, we’re building an all encompassing AI-powered platform guiding future creativesand technologists on their career journeys.
https://www.ritaabc.com/

Rita XYZ

Rita XYZ is a creative collective supporting diverse creatives by connecting diverse small business ownerswith diverse technologists to drive purposeful progress.
https://www.ritaxyz.com/

About the Role

As a Senior Product Designer, you will play a leading role in shaping the design and user experience across our iOS and web platforms. Reporting directly to the CEO and collaborating with our design team, engineers, researchers, and strategists, you will drive UX strategy, craft interaction patterns, and own the development of cohesive, intuitive, and visually engaging product experiences. We’re seeking designers with deep experience, ideally someone who has shipped live products, worked cross-functionally and can think both strategically and in high fidelity. You will have an opportunity to make a direct impact on the evolution of an AI-powered platform and help bring our mission-driven product to life. We're open to candidates who specialize in either iOS or Web, or those who are comfortable contributing across both. This opportunity is perfect for someone trying to gain and showcase leadership for full time career development.

Responsibilites

  • Lead the design of user interfaces and experiences across iOS and/or web platforms.
  • Drive and evolve our design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across touchpoints.
  • Translate product strategy and research insights into thoughtful, intuitive design solutions.
  • Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and strategists to guide product direction and design execution.
  • Own the end-to-end design process, from early concepts and wireframes to high-fidelity mockups and prototypes.
  • Advocate for accessibility, usability, and inclusive design standards.
  • Provide mentorship and feedback to junior designers and interns.
  • Ensure smooth handoff and collaboration with engineers for seamless implementation.
  • Stay current on design trends, tools, and emerging technologies, especially those related to AI and human-centered digital experiences.

Requirements

Core

  • 4+ years of experience in Product Design, UX/UI design, or Interaction Design.
  • Proven track record of shipping live digital products across web and/or mobile platforms.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end product thinking and design execution.
  • Deep understanding of design systems, component libraries, and scalable UX patterns.
  • Proficiency in Figma and other modern design tools.
  • Strategic thinker who can also execute detailed, high-quality visual and interaction design.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Passion for mission-driven work and making tech more inclusive.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with AI-driven or data-informed digital products.
  • Familiarity with front-end development concepts and design handoff tools.
  • Ability to contribute to product strategy and roadmap discussions.
  • Experience designing for early-stage startups or MVPs.
Date Posted:

September 29, 2025

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