Lead UX Designer

Akaasa Technologies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies in San Francisco, CA seeks a Lead UX Designer to drive ecommerce user experiences end-to-end. You will influence product and engineering teams with strategic design thinking, and lead complex UX challenges for PLP, PDP, cart and checkout.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in ecommerce UX, a compelling portfolio, and expertise in Figma and AI-assisted workflows. Onsite in San Francisco with a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in Ecommerce UX design with KPI focus.
• Designing and optimizing Ecommerce funnel areas: PLP, PDP, Cart, Checkout.
• Strong portfolio showing strategic thinking, visuals, and Ecommerce savvy.
• Ability to lead design through influence and inspiration.
• Proficient with Figma and AI-assisted design workflows.
• Experience with responsive web on complex Ecommerce sites.
• Experience in iOS/native conventions; Swift not required.
• Familiarity with ecommerce features and home design/furniture space.
• Strong visual and interaction design using Figma.
• Excellent organizational skills for fast-paced schedules.
• Solid understanding of UX principles and delivery to product/engineering.
• Creative, testing mindset; capable of exploring multiple approaches.
• Comfort presenting to multiple stakeholder levels.
• Degree in Design/User Experience or related field.

Skills

Ecommerce UX

Funnel optimization

UX leadership

Figma

AI-assisted design

Responsive web design

Mobile design conventions

Education

B.S./B.A. in UX/related

Tools

Figma

AI-assisted design workflows

Job description

Job Title: Lead UX Designer

SAN FRANCISCO, CA- ONSITE

Top Requirements

(Must haves)

• 8+ years experience working in Ecommerce UX design with deep understanding of what drives Ecommerce KPIs
• Experience designing and optimizing multiple aspects of the Ecommerce funnel, i.e. PLP, PDP, Cart and Checkout with deep understanding of what drives Ecommerce KPIs.
• An outstanding design portfolio demonstrating strategic design thinking, excellent visual design, and Ecom savvy in your projects.
• Strong ability to lead the design through influence and inspiration
• Experience with Figma and AI-assisted design workflows
• Design experience in responsive web on complex websites (e.g., Ecommerce)
• Design experience in iOS, native design conventions, and emerging technologies (WSI uses Swift but not necessary for this role)
  • Experience around ecommerce features, and/or home design/furniture space
• Strong visual and interaction design (using Figma) (they use this for everything - design and prototyping)
• Strong organizational skills to manage fast-paced schedule and project work
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of UX principles, practices and processes, and a track record of delivering UX solutions and value to product and engineering teams in a large-scale business.
• Creative and testing mindset looking for someone to consider different approaches to ultimately find the best solution.
• Must be flexible in approach, comfortable presenting to multiple levels of stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills to manage fast-paced schedule and project work
• Proactive, high level of engagement, etc.
• Degree in Design, User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction, a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Additional Qualifications

• Experience being involved & driving the discovery process
• Natural curiosity & inquisitiveness
• Strong fundamentals on information and interaction design, fundamentals of UX (preferably from a relevant Degree)
• Experience with design systems highly desirable
• Proven ability to work cross-team and synthesize input from multiple groups
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and effectively deliver in a fast-paced environment
• Communication skills and collaborative.
• Understand what the stakeholders want and the design that they are looking for.
• Ability to be influential, negotiate the vision
• B.S./B.A. or higher in User Experience Design, Information Design, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, or related fields