Senior / Lead UX Product Designer

Artifintech; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifintech in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior/Lead UX Product Designer to drive user-centered product design across platforms and shape UX strategy. The role requires strong hands-on design, research, journey mapping, information architecture, and Figma proficiency.

You will lead UX initiatives, mentor designers, and collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver user-centered digital experiences.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of digital / software design experience or equivalent education.
• Strong UX/UI and product design capabilities.
• Knowledge of human-centered design and usability principles.
• Experience mentoring at least one UX designer.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX initiatives and drive design strategy.
• Mentor and guide designers on projects.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver UX solutions.
• Deliver user-centered, digital experiences.

Skills

UX design experience

UX/UI design

Human-centered design

Mentor UX designers

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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.