UX Design Lead for Enterprise Planning Platform

Anaplan; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise software firm in Manchester is seeking a UX Design Lead to manage and mentor a design team. In this role, you will support designer development while also contributing hands-on to projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in UX or product design and previous management experience. This position offers the opportunity to shape user experiences across a global platform.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in UX or product design, including previous experience in a people management role.
• Experience designing complex systems or enterprise platforms.
• Strong communicator who can align stakeholders and elevate design conversations.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop individual designers.
• Hands-on design experience with Figma, design systems, and accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of UX designers, supporting their growth, wellbeing, and performance.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values quality, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Lead design for a product area, balancing people management with hands-on contribution.
• Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and other cross-functional leads to shape strategy and execution.

Skills

UX design

Product design

Team management

Communication

Feedback facilitation

Tools

Figma

Design systems

Job description

A leading enterprise software firm in Manchester is seeking a UX Design Lead to manage and mentor a design team. In this role, you will support designer development while also contributing hands-on to projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in UX or product design and previous management experience. This position offers the opportunity to shape user experiences across a global platform.