Lead UX Designer

About the role

A dynamic and innovative User Experience Design Team is searching for an experienced Lead UX Designer to lead the design of cutting-edge products. This role involves working closely with a cross-functional team of designers, developers, and project managers. The position plays a pivotal part in shaping the user experience of digital products, ensuring they meet high standards of usability and design.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate wireframes into comps, storyboards, and experience prototypes.
• Oversee the work of multiple UX projects, coordinating meetings and reporting on project status.
• Develop and communicate industry-leading creative concepts while balancing strategic development with online business objectives.
• Provide quality assurance for all creative deliverables.
• Develop and maintain design systems, style guides, and pattern libraries.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform and validate design decisions.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design consistency and quality across all digital products.
• Mentor and guide junior UX designers.
• Lead the development of product design strategies and roadmaps.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in UX design for digital products.
• A portfolio showcasing design principles and successful product outcomes is required.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Expertise in user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Professional Skills: Ability to independently lead projects and manage the full UX process. Experience mentoring junior designers and fostering team growth. Proven experience with user interface design and adherence to guidelines. Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams. Experience with Agile workflows and iterative design processes.

Company Overview & Culture

This organization is a leader in the automotive and transportation industry. The team is committed to delivering a best-in-class experience for automotive shoppers. The work environment fosters collaboration between designers, developers, and project managers to deliver innovative, user-centered solutions. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program).
• 401K program with company match.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for questions about benefits and other resources.
• Certified Career Coach.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.