Design Program Coordinator

TEKsystems•New York, NY

4d•$50 - $60•Remote

About The Position

The Design Program Coordinator (DPC) will play a key role in supporting design operations across multiple product areas. This role partners closely with Designer Program Managers and cross‑functional design teams to help deliver high‑quality products and user experiences. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, process‑minded, and an excellent communicator who thrives in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.

Requirements

4–5+ years of project management or program coordination experience within a technology, product, or creative agency environment.
2–3+ years of experience working directly with Product Design, UX, or Research teams in an enterprise technology setting.
Proven ability to create or refine processes that improve team efficiency and clarity.
Exceptionally organized, detail‑oriented, proactive, and resourceful.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust and relationships with peers and senior stakeholders.
Comfortable operating in fast-moving, often ambiguous environments.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Excel, and common project management tools.

Responsibilities

Track progress and status across various horizontal and vertical product initiatives, surfacing blockers, risks, and dependencies.
Partner with leadership to establish effective team communication practices, information flow, and collaboration models across functions.
Maintain onboarding documentation and ensure smooth distribution and orientation for new team members.
Facilitate team meetings, design reviews, and working sessions by managing agendas, capturing notes, and clearly communicating action items and follow‑ups.
Support the development and execution of processes and programs that improve design team efficiency and overall impact, such as quality assurance workflows or approval processes.
Contribute to special projects that strengthen team culture, clarify priorities, and support both in‑office and remote collaboration.
Manage schedules, calendar invites, meeting logistics, room bookings, and workshop planning for design activities.
Help coordinate design‑driven initiatives such as offsites, onboarding programs, and community events, including planning, logistics, and asset preparation.