UX Design Manager — Strategic Leader (Hybrid)

RSM US LLP; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

RSM US LLP in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior/Lead UX Designer to lead a design team delivering user-centered digital experiences across products and platforms. You will set UX strategy, oversee design execution, and partner with product and engineering leaders to ensure accessible, cohesive solutions.

The role combines hands-on design with team leadership, design systems stewardship, and ongoing user research, with a hybrid work model and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in UX/UI Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading UX design work across complex, multiplatform digital products.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision).
• Experience leading or overseeing user research initiatives and synthesizing insights into actionable design strategies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to guide and influence design direction across teams and disciplines.
• Portfolio showcasing strategic design thinking, end-to-end UX process, and leadership in design execution.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Builds team capability through mentorship, coaching, and skill development.
• Strategic UX Vision: Shapes design direction and aligns solutions with user needs and business goals.
• CrossFunctional Alignment: Facilitates effective collaboration with product, engineering, and business teams.
• Design Systems Stewardship: Maintains standards and promotes consistency across all digital experiences.
• Analytical & InsightDriven Thinking: Uses research and data to inform design decisions and product strategy.
• Execution & Prioritization: Manages multiple initiatives and balances short-term delivery with long-term design quality.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Encourages exploration of new ideas, tools, and UX methodologies.
• Communication & Influence: Clearly articulates design rationale and drives consensus across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of UX designers, setting clear expectations, providing coaching, and ensuring high-quality design output.
• Define UX strategy and design direction for products, features, or digital programs in alignment with user needs and organizational goals.
• Oversee and contribute to UX design deliverables, including user journeys, workflow diagrams, wireframes, prototypes, high-fidelity UI designs, and accessibility considerations.
• Ensure user research activities are effectively planned, executed, and incorporated into decision-making.
• Maintain and evolve design systems, ensuring consistent patterns, components, and standards across digital products.
• Partner with product management, engineering, and business stakeholders to shape requirements, prioritize work, and ensure successful design implementation.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve design challenges and guide product direction with user-centered insights.
• Present and advocate for UX perspectives in roadmap discussions, planning sessions, and leadership forums.
• Identify improvements to processes, tools, and workflows that enhance team efficiency and design quality.
• Track user feedback, metrics, and performance data to support continuous product improvement.
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and inclusive design within the team.

Skills

Leadership

UX strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Design systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentorship

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in UX/UI Design

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

InVision

Job description

RSM US LLP in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior/Lead UX Designer to lead a design team delivering user-centered digital experiences across products and platforms. You will set UX strategy, oversee design execution, and partner with product and engineering leaders to ensure accessible, cohesive solutions.

The role combines hands-on design with team leadership, design systems stewardship, and ongoing user research, with a hybrid work model and competitive compensation.