Lead UX Designer

The role

We are proud of:

• The work we do and the innovation we drive
• Our values of share, care and dare
• Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration

As a Lead UX Designer, you are passionate about experience innovation and eager to shape the future of digital products and services. The ideal Lead UX Designer for Valtech combines exceptional design craft with strategic thinking, leadership, and a strong commitment to elevating both customer experiences and design teams.

Role Responsibilities

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• A strategic thinker who balances business goals, customer needs, and technical realities
• A natural leader who mentors others and promotes design excellence
• A collaborative problem solver who challenges assumptions and drives innovation
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and influencing decisions at multiple organizational levels
• Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity, data, and emerging AI capabilities
• Experienced working in Agile product environments and consulting engagements

Must Have Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in UX Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, or related disciplines
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Architecture, or equivalent practical experience
• Proficient in advanced conversational English
• Demonstrated expertise in UX strategy, interaction design, information architecture, service design, and user-centered design methodologies
• Proven experience leading complex digital product initiatives from discovery through delivery
• Experience partnering with product and engineering teams in Agile environments
• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX thinking and measurable business impact
• Expertise designing across responsive web, mobile applications, SaaS platforms, and design systems
• Proficiency with Figma, Miro, and modern design and collaboration tools
• Experience leveraging qualitative and quantitative research to inform design decisions
• Strong facilitation, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Experience mentoring or coaching designers
• Deep understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices
• Excellent presentation, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints
• Passion for building diverse teams and fostering a collaborative design culture

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Consulting or agency experience
• Experience working within enterprise-scale digital ecosystems
• Experience contributing to or leading design systems initiatives
• Familiarity with front-end technologies and modern development workflows
• Experience facilitating Design Sprints and strategic discovery engagements
• Demonstrates a keen interest in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
• Experience designing AI-powered products, conversational experiences, or intelligent systems