Lead UX/UI Designer: 25-05525

Akraya Inc; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a Lead UX/UI Designer in Mountain View, CA for a 12-month W2 contract hybrid role. You will spearhead bold design visions, mentor designers, and lead cross-functional initiatives to deliver polished user experiences.

The role emphasizes storytelling, prototyping, and data-informed iteration to drive emotional engagement and business impact. Proficiency in Figma and strong executive communication are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Expertise in visual and interaction design with a keen eye for layout and visual hierarchy.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, alongside strong design-to-engineering handoff skills.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling skills, and the ability to present to executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX/UI design initiatives from concept to execution.
• Mentor designers and foster feedback and continuous learning within the team.
• Align stakeholders and drive a strategic design vision across cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and other teams to deliver delightful user experiences.

Skills

UX/UI Design

Visual Design

Prototyping

AI

Product

Storytelling

Tools

Figma

Job description

Primary Skills: UX/UI Design (Expert), Visual & Interaction Design (Expert), Prototyping (Advanced), AI (Advanced), Product (Expert), Storytelling (Expert)

Location: Mountain View, CA (Hybrid)

Contract:W2

Duration: 12 months

Pay Range:$60-$64 Per Hour

JOB SUMMARY:

Join our dynamic team as a Lead UX/UI Designer to spearhead bold innovations and strategic design visions, fostering stakeholder alignment and accelerating market offerings. Through storytelling, prototyping, and rigorous experimentation, you will drive emotional engagement and actionable insights, leading our design efforts from conception to polished execution. Your role will be instrumental in mentoring emerging designers and managing cross-functional initiatives to deliver delightful user experiences.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Lead the exploration of bold ideas to foster innovation and accelerate learning.
• Develop and communicate an inspiring design vision and strategy for stakeholder alignment.
• Utilize storytelling and prototyping to amplify customer stories and drive accountability.
• Guide experimentation plans with clear hypotheses and meaningful metrics for new offerings.
• Provide mentorship and foster a culture of feedback and continuous learning within the design team.

Must have Skills

• Expertise in visual and interaction design with a keen eye for layout and visual hierarchy.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, alongside strong design-to-engineering handoff skills.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling skills, and the ability to present to executive stakeholders.

Industry Experience:

Experience designing AI-driven or emerging technology experiences is highly desirable. A background in SaaS is preferred but not mandatory.

This role bridges innovative design with strategic business outcomes, requiring a seasoned leader well-versed in user experience methodologies and digital product design. Your impact will extend beyond the immediate team, influencing the broader organizational approach to product development and user engagement.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!

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