Lead Digital Designer - Scalable Web Systems & UX

Ripple

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 126,225 - 170,775

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Mobile stipend

Catered lunches

Job summary

Ripple is seeking a Lead Digital Designer to shape the future of our web ecosystem. This hands-on leadership role focuses on building scalable design systems, crafting modern experiences, and elevating how our brand appears on the web.

You will collaborate with design, engineering, product, marketing, and external partners to deliver high-impact experiences. You’ll contribute to a large-scale website redesign, mentor teammates, and help translate design concepts into production-ready

Qualifications

3+ years experience in web or digital product design.
Strong portfolio showing high-quality web design and systems thinking.
Proven experience with design systems, component libraries, and scalable frameworks.
Strong visual design foundation including typography, layout, color, and hierarchy.
Deep understanding of responsive design, UX principles, and modern web standards.
Experience collaborating closely with engineering teams and understanding front-end constraints.
Ability to clearly communicate design decisions and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and ambiguity.
Experience designing for complex, multi-page websites or platforms.
Experience in fintech, B2B, or complex product ecosystems.
Familiarity with tools and workflows such as Storybook, design tokens, or system-driven development.
Experience contributing to or leading large-scale website redesigns.
Understanding of CRO, A/B testing, and data-informed design decisions.
Exposure to motion design and advanced web storytelling.

Responsibilities

Lead the design of high-impact web experiences across homepage, product pages, and key user journeys.
Contribute to the evolution of a scalable design system with tokens, components, and CMS-ready modules.
Partner with engineering to ensure design systems translate into production-ready implementations.
Define site architecture, navigation systems, and overall user experience frameworks.
Collaborate with brand teams to develop a modern and cohesive digital aesthetic.
Balance brand storytelling with usability, accessibility, and performance across all web experiences.
Work cross-functionally with product, marketing, and UX teams to align goals and user needs.
Guide and collaborate with external agencies and partners on design execution and exploration.
Support UX testing, A/B testing, and ongoing optimization efforts to improve the site.