UX Engineer

The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity is a nonprofit public charity dedicated to advancing the dynamic legacy of 20th-century designers Ray and Charles Eames. By sharing the things the Eameses made and loved, along with their joyful and rigorous approach to life and work, we seek to inspire creative problem‑solving that positively shapes our world.

With our vast collections, digital and print offerings, an extensive program of events, and the Eames Ranch, we aim to demonstrate the enduring value of the Eameses’ philosophy and invite people to explore their curiosity, ask questions, and implement creative solutions to the challenges of today.

At the Eames Institute, we aim to honor the innovative spirit of Ray and Charles Eames by integrating thoughtful, user-centered design into every digital interaction. As we expand our digital presence, the UX Engineer will serve in a hybrid design and development capacity, playing a key role in shaping intuitive, accessible, and engaging experiences that align with the organization’s mission and values.

The UX Engineer will lead digital brand execution and shape core user journeys across our website and other digital platforms. This role requires a unique blend of skills emphasizing the capability to craft complex UX journeys in Figma while being unafraid to make cosmetic changes or build front‑end web features. In doing so, you will help ensure a cohesive and impactful user experience across our ecosystem.

Reporting to the Digital Engineering Manager and collaborating closely with creative leadership (to be hired) and other cross‑functional stakeholders, they will translate institutional goals into compelling, user‑friendly digital interactions.

By balancing visual storytelling, UX strategy, and technical considerations, this role will ensure that our digital assets meet the highest standards of quality, accessibility, and usability.

Leading Digital Brand Execution Across All Touchpoints

• Collaborate closely with creative leadership to translate the Institute’s brand identity into engaging, high‑quality digital experiences by conceptualizing, crafting, and iterating compelling interfaces and interactions in Figma that align with stakeholders’ needs, data insights, and technical considerations.
• Develop user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high‑fidelity visual design assets that reflect the full context of user engagement, ensuring all digital touchpoints work together to tell a cohesive story.
• Shape core user journeys and champion user‑centered design principles to create intuitive, accessible, and delightful experiences across all digital platforms.
• Guide and support internal teams in applying the Institute’s brand and user experience principles to third‑party platforms, ensuring consistency and usability across membership, e‑commerce, email marketing, and other digital tools.
• Create and refine visual assets for various digital surfaces, including social media, web content, email campaigns, and interactive displays.

Work Cross‑Functionally to Enhance the Digital Experience

• Partner with content producers, engineers, creative leadership, photographers, curators, experience team, and members of Executive Team to align digital design efforts with institutional priorities and audience engagement goals.
• Effectively communicate and present designs for review, facilitating design discussions with internal teams, and managing stakeholder feedback effectively to refine and improve the digital experience.
• Provide clear guidance on digital design execution and front‑end fidelity, collaborating with engineering in code where appropriate to ensure accurate design implementation while maintaining a primarily design‑focused role.

Support Product Strategy and Continuous Improvement

• Help define digital product direction, refining design processes to ensure efficiency and alignment across teams and supporting the Director of Digital Development in scoping project plans as well as establishing the necessary talent and resources.
• Identify areas for improvement through user research, A/B testing, behavioral data, and usability testing, working with…