UX Design Lead

TEK Systems; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an expert Product Designer for a contract role based in Charlotte, NC. The candidate will lead complex design initiatives, mentor designers, and collaborate with Product, Engineering, Data, and Marketing teams to deliver customer-centric experiences across platforms.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in product design, strong Figma skills, and a track record of research-driven decisions in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Interaction Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX and Product Design work
• Experience mentoring and developing designers
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Data-driven design decision making
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Lead complex design initiatives and mentor designers.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams, using research and data insights to inform decisions.
• Drive Design Thinking practices across the organization.

Skills

UX design

Leadership

Design systems

Figma

Miro

UserTesting

Dovetail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Interaction Design, Fine Arts, or related field

Job description

Top Skills' Details

10+ years Product Design / UX Experience

5+ years leading design projects and teams

3+ years working with executive leadership

Strong Design Systems experience

Expert Figma proficiency

Experience with Miro, UserTesting.com, and Dovetail

Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design process

Experience partnering with Product, Engineering, Data, and Marketing teams

The ideal candidate combines strong UX craft, research expertise, stakeholder management, and design leadership. Responsibilities include leading complex design initiatives, collaborating with Product and Engineering teams, utilizing research and data insights to inform decisions, mentoring designers, and driving Design Thinking practices throughout the organization.

Candidates should possess 10+ years of product design experience, 5+ years leading design initiatives, and strong expertise with Figma and modern design and research tools. Candidates must demonstrate a track record of delivering impactful customer-centric experiences across multiple platforms.

Top Skills Details

Product design,Ux design,Figma,design system

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Interaction Design, Fine Arts, or related field

Strong portfolio showcasing UX and Product Design work

Experience mentoring and developing designers

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Data-driven design decision making

Ability to thrive in ambiguity and fast-paced environments

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $71.40 - $71.40/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.