Lead UX Designer - SaaS

Spectrum IT Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in Surrey is seeking a Lead UX Designer who will take charge of user experience processes and mentor a small UX team. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in UX Product Design, solid leadership skills, and a portfolio showcasing their work. This hybrid role allows for flexibility with remote work up to four days a week, providing a great opportunity to impact a product aimed at making a positive difference.

Benefits

Bonus structure

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Must have previous leadership or management experience in UX.
• Portfolio demonstrating UX design experience is essential.
• Ability to mentor and lead UX team members required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the product team and user experience processes.
• Mentor a small team of UX designers.
• Own the UX roadmap and manage project lifecycles.

Skills

UX team leadership

UX Product Design

User Research

Proficient in Figma

Job description

Lead UX Designer - up to £80k+ bonus + benefits

Surrey offices – Hybrid working

A Senior UX opportunity for a growing SaaS product team working on Tech for Good product set. The business is investing heavily in their UX and require an experienced UX Designer to play a hands‑on lead role mentoring a small team.

The role will have autonomy to lead the product team and user experience processes, reporting to the CPO. Previous leadership or management experience is essential, along with a portfolio demonstrating your experience.

Requirements

• Proven UX team leadership or mentoring of UX team members.
• A background in UX Product Design within a SaaS business or product
• UX roadmap ownership and full UX project lifecycle experience
• Extensive User Research experience
• Proficient in Figma

Their offices are commutable from Farnham, Guildford, Dorking areas with flexibility to WFH 4 days per week.

All applicants must have full right to work in the UK and be UK based