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Artemis is seeking a full-time Web/UX/Digital Experience Designer to lead user experience (UX) and digital design support for CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs, including Global Entry. The designer will create UX and graphic design mock-ups for CBP.gov Trusted Traveler Program web pages, mobile application features, SMS messaging, and email communications, and will provide advisory design guidance that improves the application, enrollment, and arrival experience for members and prospective applicants. All work will align with Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-mandated Customer Experience (CX) and UX priorities and with existing DHS and CBP branding.
The Web/UX/Digital Experience Designer role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver and action-oriented team player with previous experience in user experience design, web and digital design, and creating digital experiences for large, public-facing programs. This position needs an individual that is committed to providing superior service, poised under pressure and has a positive and flexible attitude.
This is a contingent hire position.
Offers will be contingent upon client approval and ability to meet security requirements.
Remote work is anticipated. However, occasional travel for client engagements may be required.
- Create UX and graphic design mock-ups of website pages, SMS messages, email communications, and mobile application features for CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs.
- Design approximately 20 SMS messaging and email mock-ups per year for CBP review and approval.
- Provide advisory design and mock-up support for CBP.gov Trusted Traveler Program pages, including web mock-ups, information architecture recommendations, and responsive layouts for desktop and mobile.
- Develop training and reference materials that enable CBP staff to maintain changes to CBP.gov Trusted Traveler Program pages.
- Map traveler journeys across the full Global Entry continuum (application, processing, enrollment, and arrival) to identify pain points and recommend design improvements that support DHS-mandated CX and UX priorities.
- Assist in developing wayfinding requirements and mapping to be added to arrival applications.
- Design digital advertisements, web banners, and interactive creative that support the annual integrated marketing campaign and media buy plan.
- Ensure all digital designs adhere to existing DHS and CBP branding and build on previously developed communication plans, research, designs, and campaign assets.
- Design layouts that accommodate translated content in English and the 10 foreign languages currently supported (including right-to-left scripts such as Arabic), as well as new languages added each year.
- Apply accessibility best practices, including Section 508 standards, to all digital mock-ups and designs.
- Prepare editable, production-ready source files of all web and digital designs for the Portfolio of Materials Produced delivered to CBP.
- Collaborate with the Web/Digital Social Media Director, creative team members, and CBP stakeholders to incorporate feedback and deliver work on schedule.
- 3 years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field (e.g., interaction design, human-computer interaction, graphic design, or communications).
- Portfolio demonstrating UX/UI design for websites, mobile applications, and email or SMS communications.
- Proficiency with industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe Creative Cloud).
- Experience developing wireframes, user flows, information architecture, and responsive design mock-ups.
- Working knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards.
- Experience designing within established brand guidelines.
- Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to marketing trends and technologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government.
- Comfortability with supporting complex client relationships.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.
- Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and work well with others.
- Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas, and solutions logically both written and orally.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
- Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, use a computer keyboard and mouse, and communicate verbally and in writing. The employee may occasionally need to stand, walk, bend, or lift up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote lead experience designer jobs.
- Five or more years of end-to-end UX or product design experience
- Proficiency in Figma, including component libraries and auto-layout
- Experience leading design for a product area or cross-functional squad
- Ability to mentor junior designers and facilitate design critiques
- Portfolio demonstrating systems thinking and measurable user impact
- Familiarity with agile product development processes and sprint ceremonies
Tips for Your Remote Lead Experience Designer Job Search
Show async leadership in your portfolio
Remote employers want evidence you can lead design direction without a whiteboard session. Include case studies that document your decision-making process in writing, show how you aligned stakeholders asynchronously, and demonstrate the outcome of your design leadership across a full product cycle.
Find remote openings in one place
Migrate Mate lists remote lead experience designer roles from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find openings that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through listings that aren't actually remote.
Demonstrate proficiency in remote design tools
Remote lead experience designer roles require fluency in collaborative tools like Figma, including component libraries, shared design systems, and async annotation practices. Mention these specifically in your application materials so hiring teams can confirm you're set up to lead distributed design work from day one.
Prepare for structured remote interviews
Remote hiring processes for lead experience designer roles often include a written design challenge or an async presentation before a live call. Practice presenting your portfolio decisions clearly over video, since you won't have the room to read body language or draw on a whiteboard to clarify your thinking.
Remote Lead Experience Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote lead experience designer job?
Target remote-first product companies and distributed teams in software, healthcare technology, and fintech, as these sectors post lead experience designer roles most consistently. Remote employers screen for strong async communication, the ability to lead design direction without in-person oversight, and proficiency in tools like Figma for collaborative remote workflows. A portfolio that shows systems thinking and cross-functional leadership gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote lead experience designers?
Remote lead experience designer roles are posted by DigitalOcean, Sentry, and Fearless and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first technology companies, distributed SaaS teams, and digital health organizations that run design functions entirely across distributed workforces.
Can you get a remote lead experience designer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote lead roles are harder to land without experience because you're expected to operate independently from day one. Remote-first startups and smaller distributed teams are more open to candidates early in their careers. A strong portfolio of self-directed projects, evidence of leading a design decision, and clear written communication skills can substitute for years of formal experience.
Do you need a degree for remote lead experience designer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in this field place significant weight on your portfolio, your ability to articulate design decisions in writing, and demonstrated leadership across a product cycle. A degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field can help, but many hiring teams prioritize a body of real work and async communication ability over formal credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote lead experience designers?
The sectors hiring the most remote lead experience designers are Technology & Software and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed product and design teams, making remote lead experience designer roles a natural fit for their operating models.
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