UX/UI Lead

We are looking for a UX/UI Lead responsible for leading complex design initiatives and elevating our design practice across the organization. This role involves strategic leadership of design projects from discovery to delivery, confident client management in English, cross-functional collaboration with Product and Development teams, and mentorship of designers at various seniority levels while maintaining excellence in user experience and visual quality.

The UX/UI Lead is a cornerstone of design excellence and client success. By leading design strategy across multiple projects simultaneously, mentoring team members to elevate their craft, building strong client relationships through clear and persuasive communication, and balancing user needs with business objectives and technical feasibility, the UX/UI Lead drives innovation and establishes quality standards that strengthen both our products and our design culture.

On any given day you might:

1. Lead and oversee multiple design projects simultaneously, establishing strategic vision and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
2. Guide and mentor junior, semi-senior and senior designers through complex UX/UI processes, elevating the quality of products and team practices.
3. Collaborate directly with clients in English, building strong relationships, managing expectations proactively, and translating ambiguous requirements into concrete design solutions.
4. Work closely with product management and development teams throughout all project phases, providing expert perspective on user experience while balancing business value, viability, and technical feasibility.
5. Manage project resources effectively, optimizing team assignments according to skills and workload, and anticipating potential risks and bottlenecks.
6. Present design proposals and findings clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels, using storytelling to articulate connections between design, business, and user needs.
7. Define and implement design methodologies, research processes, and quality standards that elevate the practice of the entire design team.
8. Actively participate in elevating the whole team's craft and proficiency with the day to day tools and processes.

Desirable Qualifications

• +5 years of experience in digital product design, with demonstrated expertise across the full UX/UI spectrum from definition to visual design and implementation.
• A strong portfolio showcasing leadership in complex product design projects, with clear examples of research processes, strategic thinking, and high-quality visual solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in design tools (Figma, Adobe Suite) and deep understanding of design systems, responsive design, and documentation best practices.
• Proven experience in leading design teams and mentoring designers at different seniority levels, with a track record of elevating team capabilities.
• Strong analytical thinking skills, capable of transforming complex data into actionable insights and connecting multiple levels of information to generate strategic understanding.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, comfortable leading meetings with clients and stakeholders in English with fluency and confidence.
• Experience managing project resources, prioritizing effectively, and balancing quality, velocity, and costs according to project needs.
• A collaborative mindset that fosters positive energy and constructive culture across teams, with demonstrated ability to navigate conflicts and build consensus.
• Strategic business vision, capable of analyzing problems from user, technology, and business perspectives.
• Advanced-proficiency speaking English (both written and verbal communication in professional contexts).