Senior Lead Designer: Human-Centered UX & Team Leadership

Compunnel Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Houston seeks a Lead Designer to inspire teams in human-centered design and solve complex business challenges. The ideal candidate shall lead design initiatives, deliver innovative solutions, and mentor team members. Successful applicants will have proven experience, a strong portfolio, and the ability to communicate and influence stakeholders effectively. This role requires a commitment to continuous learning and international travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading design teams and delivering impactful, human-centered solutions.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating advanced design deliverables and approaches.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in designing meaningful, human-centered experiences.
• Deliver advanced design solutions and approaches, showcasing expertise through a professional portfolio.
• Inspire senior leaders to adopt design-driven strategies for solving challenging business problems.

Skills

UX experience

Portfolio link showcasing relevant work

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Designer who excels at inspiring and guiding teams to embrace human-centered design approaches and solve complex business challenges.

While the candidate may specialize in a particular design discipline, they should possess broad knowledge across multiple design tracks and demonstrate leadership in advancing design practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead teams in designing meaningful, human-centered experiences.
• Deliver advanced design solutions and approaches, showcasing expertise through a professional portfolio.
• Inspire senior leaders to adopt design-driven strategies for solving challenging business problems.
• Increase visibility of design work to deepen insights and influence organizational change.
• Champion the design vision and lead strategic initiatives across the enterprise.
• Stay current with design industry trends and continuously improve skills.
• Share expertise and mentor team members to elevate design standards.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams, fostering strong communication and teamwork.
• Travel internationally as needed and adapt to diverse working conditions.
• Advance design practices, standards, and processes within the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience leading design teams and delivering impactful, human-centered solutions.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating advanced design deliverables and approaches.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic design initiatives.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Commitment to continuous learning and sharing expertise.

Primary Skills

• UX experience.
• Portfolio link showcasing relevant work.