Lead UI UX Designer

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and user-centric Lead UI/UX Designer with 8–12 years of experience in designing intuitive, scalable, and engaging digital products. You will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, UX Researchers, and business stakeholders to create exceptional user experiences across web and mobile applications.

The ideal candidate has strong expertise in user experience (UX), user interface (UI), interaction design, design systems, prototyping, and usability testing, with a portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineering teams to understand business goals and user needs.
• Design intuitive, elegant, and user-centered experiences for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, competitor analysis, and usability testing.
• Translate complex business requirements into simple and intuitive user experiences.
• Create user flows, journey maps, wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes.
• Build and maintain scalable design systems and reusable UI components.
• Define interaction patterns and information architecture.
• Work closely with developers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation.
• Iterate designs based on user feedback, analytics, and stakeholder input.
• Ensure accessibility and responsive design best practices are followed.
• Participate in design critiques and continuously improve design quality.
• Advocate for user-centered design across the organization.

Required Skills

UX Design

• User-Centered Design (UCD)
• User Research
• User Personas
• Customer Journey Mapping
• Information Architecture
• Wireframing
• Interaction Design
• Usability Testing
• Accessibility (WCAG)

UI Design

• Visual Design
• Responsive Design
• Mobile-first Design
• Typography
• Color Theory
• Iconography
• Design Systems
• Component Libraries

Design Tools

• Figma (Expert)
• Adobe XD
• Sketch
• FigJam
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)

Prototyping

• Interactive Prototypes
• Micro-interactions
• Animation Principles

Collaboration

• Agile/Scrum
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Design Reviews
• Stakeholder Management

Technical Knowledge

Good understanding of:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• Responsive Web Design
• Design Tokens
• Front-end implementation constraints
• Basic JavaScript concepts
• Material Design
• Human Interface Guidelines (iOS)

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience designing SaaS, B2B, or enterprise applications.
• Experience with AI-powered or data-intensive products is a plus.
• Familiarity with design handoff tools and developer collaboration.
• Knowledge of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Hotjar) is desirable.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to balance user needs with business objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous learning.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Design Systems at scale.
• Experience working with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA).
• Motion design experience using tools like Principle, ProtoPie, After Effects, or Lottie.
• Experience designing AI, chatbot, or conversational interfaces.
• Familiarity with user analytics and A/B testing.
• Experience in fintech or e-commerce domains.

Key Deliverables

• User Research Reports
• User Personas
• Journey Maps
• Information Architecture
• Wireframes
• High-Fidelity UI Designs
• Interactive Prototypes
• Design System Components
• Developer Handoff Documentation
• Usability Testing Reports

Preferred Portfolio

Candidates should provide a portfolio demonstrating:

• End-to-end product design process.
• UX problem-solving approach.
• Design thinking methodology.
• Wireframes and prototypes.
• High-fidelity UI designs.
• Design system contributions.
• Usability improvements supported by measurable outcomes.
• Collaboration with Product and Engineering teams.

Success Metrics

• Improved user satisfaction and usability metrics.
• Increased feature adoption and user engagement.
• Reduced user friction and support tickets.
• Consistent and scalable design system adoption.
• Timely delivery of high-quality design assets.
• Positive feedback from users and cross-functional teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal Lead UI/UX Designer has 8–12 years designing digital products from concept to launch. They possess a strong portfolio showcasing UX research, interaction design, visual design, and design systems. They excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams, advocate for user-centered design, and can balance user needs with business goals to deliver intuitive, accessible, and scalable product experiences.