Lead and execute end-to-end UI/UX for web and mobile, define design vision and systems, mentor designers, drive UX research and usability testing, ensure accessibility and design-to-dev handoff, and collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, user-centered experiences.
Job Summary:
Job Title: UI/UX Lead
Location: [Onsite / Hybrid / Remote]
Experience: 10+ years (with strong product & leadership experience)
Role Summary
The UI/UX Lead will own the overall user experience and visual design strategy across digital products. This role combines hands-on design, design leadership, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver intuitive, scalable, and visually compelling user experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end UI/UX design for web and mobile products
- Define and evolve design vision, principles, and standards
- Own and maintain design systems and UI guidelines
- Mentor and manage UI/UX designers
- Translate business requirements into user-centered design solutions
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineering, and Business teams
- Drive UX research, usability testing, and design validation
- Review designs for consistency, accessibility, and quality
- Advocate for user-first thinking across the organization
Required Skills & Experience Design & UX
- Strong expertise in UX research, user flows, wireframing, and prototyping
- Excellent UI design and visual craft
- Experience designing for web and mobile platforms
- Proficiency with Figma (preferred), Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar tools
- Strong understanding of interaction design and usability principles
Design Systems & Accessibility
- Experience building and scaling design systems
- Knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards
- Consistency in typography, color, spacing, and layout systems
Collaboration & Delivery
- Experience working with Agile / product teams
- Ability to collaborate with developers on design-to-dev handoff
- Experience balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Proven ability to lead and mentor design teams
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Stakeholder management at senior levels
- Strategic thinking with attention to detail
- Ownership mindset and accountability
Nice to Have
- Experience in FinTech, SaaS, or consumer-facing products
- Exposure to UX metrics and experimentation (A/B testing)
- Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, React basics)
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent, high-quality user experiences across products
- Scalable design systems adopted by teams
- Improved usability, engagement, and user satisfaction
- Strong, well-led design team aligned with product goals
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 56,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 196,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.
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