[Hiring] UI/UX & Design Lead @Mirantis

Mirantis; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate UI/UX & Design Lead to shape the future of a globally loved product. In this hands-on role, you will own the visual identity and design system of a leading cloud-native platform, working closely with talented colleagues to create exceptional user experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to influence design direction and contribute to innovative solutions that delight developers. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration, and help build a beautiful future for cloud-native technology.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Strong benefits plan

Work with passionate colleagues

Cutting-edge open-source innovation

High-energy environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product design or UI/UX, ideally in fast-paced environments.
• Proficient in Figma for prototyping and design system development.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the Lens visual identity and design system.
• Design user interfaces for complex workflows in Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers for usability.

Skills

UI/UX Design

Visual Design

Prototyping

Collaboration

User Research

Tools

Figma

Job description

Apr 22, 2025 - Mirantis is hiring a remote UI/UX & Design Lead. Location: Europe.

Company Description

Mirantis is an open cloud company that helps organizations achieve digital self-determination by giving them complete control over their strategic infrastructure. The company combines intelligent automation and cloud-native expertise for managing and operating virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes, and cloud environments.

We empower developers and innovators to create extraordinary products and services by automating the discovery, integration, and operation of the best cloud and open source technologies for their unique needs.

https://www.mirantis.com/

Job Description

Location: Helsinki / Finland / Remote within EU

Lens is the world’s most popular IDE for Kubernetes, used by over 1 million software developers around the globe. Trusted by the most iconic tech brands, Lens has grown from zero to massive adoption through a truly product-led and community-first approach. Our mission is to bring clarity and beauty to cloud-native development—removing complexity, increasing productivity, and delighting developers with exceptional user experience.

We’re now taking Lens to the next level. That means evolving our design system, refreshing our brand feel, and leveling up every touchpoint of the Lens experience. We’re looking for someone who wants to own that journey.

About the Role

This is a foundational, hands-on role. You’ll be our first dedicated UI/UX and Design lead, building the future of Lens design—by doing the work and setting the vision.

As UI/UX and Design Lead, you will:

• Own and evolve the Lens visual identity—from product UI to marketing visuals.
• Spearhead the implementation of our design system, ensuring consistency and clarity across all parts of the Lens experience.
• Design world-class user interfaces, especially for complex developer workflows in Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to shape feature designs and improve usability.
• Create high-quality Figma designs, interactive prototypes, and production-ready visuals.
• Craft visual assets for the product, web, events, social, docs—anywhere Lens shows up.
• Champion UI/UX quality across the org and advocate for the user.

This is not a managerial or oversight role—yet. You’ll be rolling up your sleeves and making it real. Over time, you’ll help us shape what design means inside the Lens organization. Once we’ve got the foundations in place and momentum going, we expect to expand the design team—and you’ll play a key role in shaping and leading that growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product design, UI/UX, or visual design, ideally within fast-paced product organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement modern, intuitive user interfaces, with a focus on developer tools or complex software products.
• A portfolio that highlights visual sophistication, design systems thinking, and a polished execution—with a style aligned to the clarity, precision, and modern aesthetic of Lens.
• Proficiency in Figma, including prototyping, visual asset creation, and design system development.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working closely with product management and engineering to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Familiarity with or interest in conducting user research and usability testing, and applying insights to drive design improvements.
• Bonus: Experience designing for desktop applications or web-based developer platforms.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a globally loved product with a passionate developer audience.
• Influence the design direction of an entire platform.
• Be part of a team that values craft, clarity, and user delight.
• Help build a beautiful future for the cloud-native world.

Ready to design the future of Lens?

Apply now with your resume and portfolio.

Additional Information

What does Mirantis offer you?

• Work with an established leader in the cloud infrastructure industry.
• Work with exceptionally passionate, talented and engaging colleagues, helping Fortune 500 and Global 2000 customers implement next-generation cloud technologies.
• Be a part of cutting-edge, open-source innovation.
• Thrive in the high-energy environment of a young company where openness, collaboration, risk-taking, and continuous growth are valued.
• Receive a competitive compensation package with strong benefits plan.

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