Team Lead UI/UX Design (human)

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Lead and support a team of UI and UX designers, creating an environment where they can grow, be creative, and take ownership
Hold regular 1:1s and performance discussions, offering clear and helpful feedback to support individual development
Plan resources, balance workloads, and keep design projects moving forward on time
Be involved in hiring, onboarding, and helping new team members get up to speed

Shape and drive the overall UI/UX vision, strategy, and standards across our products
Guide the full design process from user research and journey mapping through to wireframes, prototypes, and usability testing
Maintain consistency through design systems, style guides, and reusable components
Turn complex requirements and user needs into simple, well-thought-out design solutions
Stay up to date with tools, trends, and best practices, and bring new ideas into the team where relevant

Work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, QA, and Marketing to align design with product direction and technical possibilities
Present design concepts and decisions in a clear and structured way to stakeholders and leadership
Actively represent the user perspective across the organization
Coordinate with external partners such as agencies or freelancers when needed

Improve and maintain design workflows, review processes, and quality checks
Promote user research, usability testing, and data-informed decisions
Track key design metrics such as usability, engagement, and conversion, and use them to improve outcomes
Ensure accessibility and responsive design standards are consistently applied

A relevant degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or a similar field
Several years of experience in UI/UX, including time spent leading or mentoring others
A strong portfolio that shows user-centered design work across web and mobile
Experience with tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and prototyping software
Solid understanding of UX methods, from research through to testing
Strong visual design skills across layout, typography, color, and design systems
Basic understanding of frontend (HTML/CSS) and design handoff processes
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset