Digital Web Designer

Designer Jobs; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off policy

Remote work two months per year (July/

Two months remote work per year

Hybrid workplace with on-site two days

12 holidays incl. Juneteenth

401(k) plan

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Transportation and technology stipends

Job summary

RALLY in Los Angeles, CA (hybrid) is seeking a Digital Web Designer to craft compelling websites and digital experiences for social and political impact. You will manage end-to-end design from concept through handoff, collaborating with strategists, designers, and developers.

The role emphasizes strong visual fundamentals, responsive layouts, WCAG accessibility, SEO awareness, and proactive use of AI tools to improve quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of professional experience in web, digital, UI, or interactive design
• Advanced proficiency in Figma with components, Auto Layout, and design systems
• Strong understanding of responsive web design and HTML/CSS concepts (production not required)
• Working knowledge of web accessibility and WCAG principles; foundational SEO understanding
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to navigate feedback professionally
• Curiosity about AI tools to improve efficiency and quality
• Experience collaborating with strategists, designers, developers, and project managers

Responsibilities

• Design websites that are visually compelling and translate client brands into engaging digital experiences
• Develop designs from early visual exploration to high-fidelity execution
• Build organized, scalable Figma files using components, Auto Layout, variables, and design systems
• Create prototypes and interaction examples communicating functionality, responsiveness, and animations
• Prepare developer handoffs and collaborate through implementation and QA across devices
• Support website architecture and UX with sitemaps, navigation, user flows, and information hierarchy
• Design responsive experiences with knowledge of HTML, CSS, and browser behavior; collaborate with developers
• Apply accessibility best practices and WCAG principles across design and content
• Present design concepts and recommendations to clients and respond to feedback
• Collaborate with strategists, communicators, PMs, designers, and developers throughout processes
• Manage workflow across multiple projects, balancing timelines and budgets
• Contribute to ongoing design and content updates for RALLY’s website

Skills

UI design

Web design

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Figma

Auto Layout

WordPress

Webflow

Framer

Squarespace

HTML

CSS

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.