Lead UI/UX Designer

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead UI/UX Designer to drive the design of web and mobile interfaces for a fully remote team. You will guide the design process from discovery to delivery, shaping intuitive user journeys and visually compelling interfaces across digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in UI/UX, a strong portfolio, and hands-on experience with user research, prototyping, and usability testing. Strong remote collaboration and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in UI/UX design with a strong portfolio.
• Portfolio showcasing shipped products and case studies.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership for remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of UI/UX for web and mobile apps.
• Conduct user research, create personas, journeys, and wireframes.
• Develop interactive prototypes and high-fidelity mockups.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into designs.
• Mentor junior designers and promote best practices in a remote team.

Skills

Lead UI/UX design

User research

Prototyping

Figma/Sketch/Xd

Remote collaboration

Leadership

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and user-focused Lead UI/UX Designer to join their fully remote team. This role is instrumental in shaping intuitive and engaging user interfaces and experiences across their digital platforms. You will lead the design process from concept to execution, ensuring seamless user journeys and visually appealing interfaces. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and a proven ability to guide design strategy in a remote, collaborative setting, contributing to a culture that prioritizes user satisfaction and innovative digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, create personas, user journey maps, and wireframes to inform design decisions.
• Develop interactive prototypes and high-fidelity mockups to communicate design concepts.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into intuitive designs.
• Mentor junior designers and champion best practices in UI/UX design within the remote team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in UI/UX design, with a portfolio showcasing strong case studies and shipped products.
• Expert proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, usability heuristics, and interaction design.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills for remote team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote working arrangement offering global flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development budget and opportunities for continuous learning.
• A highly collaborative and supportive remote team environment focused on innovation and user advocacy.