Senior / Lead UX Product Designer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking a Senior/Lead UX Product Designer in Austin, TX. The role requires strong hands-on UX design, research, journey mapping, information architecture, and proficient Figma skills.

You will lead UX initiatives, mentor designers, and collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver user-centered digital experiences. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of digital design experience (or a relevant degree), excellent stakeholder communication, and a track record

Qualifications

• 8+ years of digital/software design experience or a relevant bachelor's degree.
• Strong UX/UI and product design experience.
• Human-centered design and usability principles.
• Experience leading or mentoring UX designers for at least 1 year.
• Strong stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX initiatives and drive user-centered design across products.
• Mentor and guide designers on projects and best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to shape experiences.
• Deliver high-quality digital experiences that meet user needs.

Skills

UX design

Product design

Mentoring

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: Senior / Lead UX Product Designer

Location: Austin, TX

Duration: 8 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $72/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description

Client looking for a Senior/Lead UX Product Designer with strong hands‑on UX design experience, research, journey mapping, information architecture, and Figma skills.

The candidate should be able to lead UX initiatives, mentor designers, collaborate with product managers and engineers, and deliver user-centered digital experiences.

Must-Have Skills

• 8+ years of digital / software design experience OR Bachelor's degree with relevant experience.


• Strong UX/UI and Product Design experience.


• Human-Centered Design and usability principles.


• Experience leading or mentoring UX designers for at least 1 year.


• Strong stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Skills

• UX Design, HCI, Interaction Design, or related degree.


• Accessibility and usability standards.


• Product strategy and design systems.


• Experience working with product managers and engineering teams.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.