Experience Research & Design Team Lead

INSPYR Solutions; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions in Fort Worth is seeking a User Experience Research & Designer Lead to guide the UX research and design for web and mobile platforms. You will collaborate with product, engineering, researchers, and data scientists to understand user needs and translate them into actionable design.

You will conduct primary research, craft flows and wireframes in Figma, and mentor junior designers while advancing accessibility and robust design systems.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in UX research and design.
• 1–2 years leading UX researchers/designers.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design process.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design of user-centered experiences across web, mobile, and emerging platforms.
• Create user flows, journey maps, information architecture, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs in Figma.
• Partner with Product Managers, Engineers, Researchers, Data Scientists, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements.
• Leverage AI-powered design and research tools to accelerate ideation and improve workflows.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and synthesize findings to inform design decisions.
• Present concepts and rationale to stakeholders and leadership to drive alignment.

Skills

Figma

AI-assisted design

UX research

Design systems

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in HCI / related field

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

UserTesting AI

Figma Make

Job description

User Experience Research & Designer / Lead

Location: Fort Worth, TX 76109 zip code (Hybrid role, onsite 3 days per week)

Type of Role: Fulltime / Perm

Salary: Between $100,000 to $125,000

Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship (Either now, or in the future)

The goal is to effectively communicate what makes my client unique to the market they serve so that prospective clients will make my client the first place they turn in order to plan for their financial security. The User Experience Researcher & Designer will be a key member of the Experience Design and broader XTO team. In this role, you will create understanding and empathy around user needs, stated and unstated, for my client, including designers, product managers, developers, and management. You will do so by conducting primary research, exploring the behaviors and motivations of our users through methods like field visits, surveys, usability testing, user interviews, card sorting, ethnography, and data analysis. Additionally, you will build designs and convey them along with research to stakeholders. A key metric for success in this role will be the ability to influence stakeholders.

What will the employee do in this role?

• Lead the end-to-end design of user-centered experiences across web, mobile, and emerging digital platforms.
• Create user flows, journey maps, information architecture, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma and other industry-standard design tools.
• Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Researchers, Data Scientists, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and deliver impactful design solutions.
• Leverage AI-powered design, research, and prototyping tools to accelerate ideation, improve workflows, generate insights, and enhance product experiences.
• Utilize generative AI capabilities to support user research synthesis, content creation, concept development, and design exploration while maintaining a strong human-centered design approach.
• Conduct and apply user research, usability testing, behavioral analytics, and customer feedback to inform design decisions and validate solutions.
• Present design concepts, strategy, and rationale to stakeholders and leadership, building alignment and driving informed product decisions.
• Translate complex business requirements and technical constraints into intuitive, accessible, and scalable user experiences.
• Contribute to and evolve design systems, component libraries, and interaction standards within Figma to ensure consistency and efficiency across products.
• Advocate for accessibility, inclusive design, usability, and best practices throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Lead design reviews, workshops, and collaborative working sessions to drive alignment and innovation across teams.
• Mentor junior designers and foster a culture of design excellence, continuous learning, and experimentation with emerging technologies, including AI.
• Influence product vision, UX strategy, and roadmap planning to deliver meaningful customer and business outcomes.

What skills and qualifications does the employee need?

Education

• A Degree in related studies (Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Data Science, Interaction Design, Cognitive Science, Psychology, etc.), or equivalent real-world experience

Work Experience

• 5-8 years in UX related role doing research and design
• 1-2 years leading UX researchers/designers

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise in Figma, including advanced prototyping, design systems, component management, and developer handoff.
• Experience using AI-powered design and research tools such as Microsoft Copilot, UserTesting AI, Figma Make or similar solutions to improve design effectiveness and team productivity.
• Strong understanding of human-centered design, interaction design, visual design, accessibility, and design thinking methodologies.
• Experience leading large-scale or complex product initiatives within cross-functional environments.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status. INSPYR Solutions complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact [e-mail] for assistance.

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