Lead Mobile UX/UI Designer — Remote Wellness App

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and stock

Comprehensive health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Home office stipend

Professional development budget

Remote-friendly culture

Impactful wellness product

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead UX/UI Designer for a flagship mobile wellness application. You will drive the end-to-end design process, from researching user needs to high-fidelity prototyping and UI design, collaborating with a global team.

The role requires 6+ years in UX/UI for mobile, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD. You will mentor designers and help shape a product that supports healthy lifestyle journeys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Design, HCI, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of UX/UI design with mobile focus.
• Proven track record leading design projects and delivering user-centered digital products.
• Strong portfolio with UX research, wireframes, prototypes, and mobile visual design.
• Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision.
• Strong knowledge of iOS and Android design patterns.
• Excellent communication and collaboration, including remote teams.
• Passion for health, fitness and digital wellness is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design for the wellness app from research to high-fidelity prototyping and UI.
• Develop personas, flows, and journey maps to understand user needs.
• Create intuitive interfaces that drive engagement within the wellness app.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define vision.
• Conduct user testing and iterate designs.
• Establish and maintain a design language and style guide.
• Mentor junior designers and foster a collaborative team.
• Stay updated on UX/UI trends in mobile and health tech.

Skills

Mobile design

User research

Prototyping

Design leadership

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Design or related

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead UX/UI Designer for a flagship mobile wellness application. You will drive the end-to-end design process, from researching user needs to high-fidelity prototyping and UI design, collaborating with a global team.

The role requires 6+ years in UX/UI for mobile, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD. You will mentor designers and help shape a product that supports healthy lifestyle journeys.