Lead UX Designer

ELLIOTT MOSS CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ELLiott Moss Consulting invites an experienced Lead UX Designer to drive the design of intuitive, accessible digital products serving citizens and businesses. This role leads the UX function, sets design standards, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful digital experiences aligned with product goals and accessibility requirements.

You will mentor a team of UX/UI designers, evolve the design system, and translate business requirements into user-centered solutions within

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in UI/UX or Product Design, including at least 2 years in a leadership or lead designer role.
• Experience delivering digital products within Agile or Scrum environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX design, user research, and product thinking.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Technical Skills Expertise in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and modern prototyping tools.
• Strong knowledge of user-centered design principles, information architecture, interaction design, and responsive design.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, A/B testing, and design validation.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design best practices.
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS with an understanding of technical implementation constraints.
• Experience working with design systems, component libraries, and scalable design frameworks.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of UX/UI designers, ensuring high-quality design outcomes and continuous professional growth.
• Establish, maintain, and evolve the design system, component library, and UX standards to deliver consistent and scalable user experiences.
• Design user journeys, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes across the product lifecycle.
• Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, usability testing, and design validation to inform product decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, Developers, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into intuitive digital experiences.
• Apply design thinking methodologies to support product discovery, ideation, and roadmap planning.
• Ensure all designs comply with accessibility standards, responsive design principles, and established design guidelines.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, design reviews, retrospectives, and product demonstrations.
• Analyze user feedback, usability metrics, and product analytics to continuously improve user experience.
• Maintain and enhance design documentation, design systems, and reusable design assets.
• Advocate UX best practices and promote a user-first culture across cross-functional teams.

Skills

UX leadership

Agile delivery

Portfolio

Communication

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Prototyping tools

User research

Usability testing

Accessibility

HTML/CSS basics

Design systems

Jira/Confluence

Information architecture

Interaction design

Responsive design

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Prototype tools

Job description

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Lead UX Designer to drive the design of intuitive, accessible, and user-centric digital products that serve citizens and businesses.
• This role will lead the UX function, establish design standards, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful digital experiences aligned with product goals and accessibility requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of UX/UI designers, ensuring high-quality design outcomes and continuous professional growth.
• Establish, maintain, and evolve the organization’s design system, component library, and UX standards to deliver consistent and scalable user experiences.
• Design user journeys, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes across the product lifecycle.
• Conduct user research, stakeholder interviews, usability testing, and design validation to inform product decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, Developers, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into intuitive digital experiences.
• Apply design thinking methodologies to support product discovery, ideation, and roadmap planning.
• Ensure all designs comply with accessibility standards, responsive design principles, and established design guidelines.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, design reviews, retrospectives, and product demonstrations.
• Analyze user feedback, usability metrics, and product analytics to continuously improve user experience.
• Maintain and enhance design documentation, design systems, and reusable design assets.
• Advocate UX best practices and promote a user‑first culture across cross‑functional teams.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in UI/UX or Product Design, including at least 2 years in a leadership or lead designer role.
• Experience delivering digital products within Agile or Scrum environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end‑to‑end UX design, user research, and product thinking.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Technical Skills Expertise in Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and modern prototyping tools.
• Strong knowledge of user‑centered design principles, information architecture, interaction design, and responsive design.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, A/B testing, and design validation.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design best practices.
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS with an understanding of technical implementation constraints.
• Experience working with design systems, component libraries, and scalable design frameworks.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing digital products for the Government or Public Sector.
• Knowledge of product analytics, data visualization, and user behavior analysis.
• Experience facilitating design workshops and product discovery sessions.
• Strong understanding of design thinking methodologies and product development lifecycles.
• Ability to balance user needs, business objectives, and technical feasibility to deliver exceptional digital experiences.