Lead UI/UX Designer

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead UI/UX Designer to drive design strategy for a fully remote team. You will shape intuitive web and mobile experiences from concept to execution, guiding design decisions and championing user advocacy.

You will mentor junior designers, collaborate with product and engineering, and establish best practices to deliver engaging, accessible interfaces across platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of UI/UX design experience.
• Portfolio with shipped products.
• Experience with user research and usability testing.
• Strong communication and leadership for remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of UI/UX for web and mobile apps.
• Conduct user research, create personas, journey maps and wireframes.
• Develop interactive prototypes and high-fidelity mockups.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior designers and promote best practices in a remote team.

Skills

UI/UX design leadership

User research

Prototyping & wireframes

Remote collaboration

Communication & leadership

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and user-focused Lead UI/UX Designer to join their fully remote team. This role is instrumental in shaping intuitive and engaging user interfaces and experiences across their digital platforms. You will lead the design process from concept to execution, ensuring seamless user journeys and visually appealing interfaces. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and a proven ability to guide design strategy in a remote, collaborative setting, contributing to a culture that prioritizes user satisfaction and innovative digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, create personas, user journey maps, and wireframes to inform design decisions.
• Develop interactive prototypes and high-fidelity mockups to communicate design concepts.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into intuitive designs.
• Mentor junior designers and champion best practices in UI/UX design within the remote team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in UI/UX design , with a portfolio showcasing strong case studies and shipped products.
• Expert proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills for remote team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote working arrangement offering global flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development budget and opportunities for continuous learning.
• A highly collaborative and supportive remote team environment focused on innovation and user advocacy.