Remote Lead UX/UI Designer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Collaborative virtual design culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Remote Lead UX/UI Designer to champion user-centered design across our digital product portfolio. You will lead a global design team, guide research, ideation, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design, and shape the user experience strategy for intuitive, engaging interfaces.

You will collaborate with product managers, engineers and stakeholders in an agile environment, mentor junior designers, and maintain design systems and UI kits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in UX/UI design with leadership experience.
• Proven track record delivering user-centered products.
• Experience collaborating with remote teams in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UX/UI design process for web and mobile apps from concept to launch.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and market analysis to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI kits.
• Mentor junior designers and collaborate with product, eng, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

User research

Usability testing

Mentoring

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Remote Lead UX/UI Designer to champion user-centered design principles across their digital product portfolio. In this fully remote position, you will lead a team of designers, overseeing the entire design process from research and ideation to wireframing, prototyping, and final visual design. You will be instrumental in defining the user experience strategy, ensuring our client's digital products are intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of user interfaces and experiences for a global audience, working collaboratively with remote teams in an innovative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the UX/UI design process for web and mobile applications, from concept to launch.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and market analysis to inform design decisions.
• Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and UI kits to ensure consistency.
• Mentor and guide junior UX/UI designers, fostering their professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective design solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in UX/UI design, with a significant portion in a leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of designing successful and user-friendly digital products.
• Expert proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and visual design.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in agile development environments and with remote teams is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to lead design initiatives for impactful digital products.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and learning resources.
• A collaborative and inclusive virtual team culture focused on design excellence.
• The chance to significantly influence user experience and interface design strategy.