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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Product Designer & Front End Engineer - **Company:** The KCRW Foundation, Inc. - **Location:** Santa Monica, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Contentful, JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer Animation, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Component-Based Software Engineering, HTML5, Browser Compatibility, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Customer Data Management, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Middleware, Google Analytics, Design of User Interfaces, Automation of Marketing, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Next.js, Responsive Web Design, Salesforce.Com, Data Streaming, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Web Platforms, Website Wireframe, ReactJS, Software Application Programming, Backend, Git, Material UI, Integration Frameworks, Figma, Graphql, Tools for Reporting, Front End Software Development, Hubspot, Zendesk - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6a966fb244b0ca04 ## About the Role Do you have experience in WCAG?, * 5+ years of experience in product design, UI/UX, and front-end development * Strong portfolio demonstrating both design thinking and shipped front-end work * Expert proficiency with Figma for interface design and prototyping * Strong experience with modern front-end technologies including: + React + Next.js + TypeScript + HTML5 + CSS3 / SCSS + Responsive and component-based design systems * Experience building applications against REST and/or GraphQL APIs * Experience working with headless CMS platforms, especially Contentful * Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles * Familiarity with Git, CI/CD workflows, testing frameworks, and modern development tooling * Strong understanding of performance optimization, SEO best practices, and analytics * Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Preferred Skill: * Experience with middleware, API orchestration, or integration platforms * Familiarity with Salesforce, HubSpot, Zendesk, Segment, GA4, or customer data platforms * Experience with Node.js or server-side JavaScript frameworks * Experience with cloud hosting environments such as Vercel, AWS, or similar * Background in media, publishing, streaming, membership, or content-driven organizations * Familiarity with AI-assisted design/development workflows and automation tools * Motion design, animation, or interactive storytelling experience ## Description KCRW is seeking a Senior Product Designer & Front End Engineer to lead the design and development of engaging, accessible, and scalable digital experiences across our web, mobile and content platforms. This hybrid role combines UI/UX design, design systems, prototyping, and modern front-end engineering. You'll partner closely with product, engineering, marketing, content, and audience teams to create elegant user experiences while also implementing performant, maintainable front-end applications. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in Figma and VS Code, someone who can think strategically about user journeys and information architecture while also building polished interfaces in React or modern JavaScript frameworks. Experience working across CMS-driven ecosystems, APIs, and customer engagement platforms is highly valued. Familiarity with middleware and integration workflows connecting systems such as Contentful, Salesforce, HubSpot, Zendesk, analytics platforms, and audience data tools is a strong plus. Success in this role will be defined by launching and supporting key enhancements to KCRW's digital platforms, improving usability and accessibility across web experiences, contributing to increased audience engagement and retention, and building reusable design and front-end systems that improve development efficiency. Employment is expected to continue for approximately twelve months and may be extended, modified, or concluded based on organizational needs and project priorities. The role reports to the Director of Project Management. Here's What You'll Do: Product Design & UX * Design intuitive, accessible, and visually compelling digital experiences across web and mobile platforms * Create wireframes, high-fidelity UI designs, interactive prototypes, user flows, and design documentation in Figma * Help evolve KCRW's digital design system and reusable component library * Translate audience insights, analytics, and stakeholder needs into thoughtful product experiences * Champion accessibility, usability, responsive design, and audience-centered thinking * Conduct UX research, usability testing, and iterative design improvements * Work closely with Project Manager to translate the needs of editorial, marketing, membership, events, and engineering stakeholders into effective digital experiences Front End Engineering * Build and maintain modern web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and component-based architecture * Develop performant, scalable, and maintainable front-end systems and reusable UI components * Integrate front-end applications with APIs, headless CMS platforms, and third-party services * Optimize applications for performance, SEO, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility * Collaborate with backend developers and platform teams on architecture and implementation * Contribute to CI/CD workflows, testing strategies, and front-end standards Platform & Integration Work * Work within Contentful and other headless CMS environments to power dynamic digital experiences * Support integrations with systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Zendesk, analytics tools, and audience engagement platforms * Collaborate on middleware and API integration workflows between internal and external systems * Help improve personalization, content delivery, marketing automation, and audience engagement experiences Collaboration & Leadership * Help establish best practices across design, accessibility, performance, and front-end architecture * Stay current with emerging technologies, AI-assisted workflows, design tools, and digital product trends * Balance creative excellence with pragmatic delivery and organizational priorities ## Related Videos - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Fireside Chat with Kris Rasmussen, CTO at Figma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/982-fireside-chat-with-kris-rasmussen-cto-at-figma) - [Bridging the Gap](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/794-bridging-the-gap) ## Related Articles - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 133 - Back to Front](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/474-dev-digest-133-back-to-front) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [A call for Guest Writers for the WeAreDevelopers Magazine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/648-a-call-for-guest-writers-for-the-wearedevelopers-magazine) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023)