Lead UI/UX Designer | Strategic Leadership, User-Centered Design, Accessibility & Visual Innovation

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a highly skilled Lead UI/UX Designer to oversee and direct our user experience design processes across web and mobile platforms. This role involves defining and executing design strategies that enhance user satisfaction, engagement, and accessibility. The Lead will mentor design teams, collaborate with product and development stakeholders, and ensure that all design solutions align with organizational goals, industry standards, and user needs, ultimately contributing to business growth and digital excellence.

Software Requirements
 

Required Software Proficiency:

• Design tools: Sketch, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator — extensive experience in creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs

• User research and testing tools: Miro, InVision, Maze — capability to conduct usability testing and utilize customer insights for design improvements

• Collaboration tools: Figma, Miro — proficiency in managing design workflows collaboratively and efficiently

• Basic front-end knowledge: HTML, CSS, JavaScript — understanding to facilitate effective communication with developers and validation of designs

Preferred Software Skills:

• Motion graphics tools: After Effects, Principle — experience creating animated prototypes and microinteractions

• Accessibility testing: aXe, WAVE — familiarity with accessibility standards and tools for inclusive design

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the UI/UX design team to deliver innovative, user-centered digital experiences for web and mobile applications

• Define and communicate a clear design vision, ensuring visual consistency and alignment with business objectives and user expectations

• Collaborate with product managers, developers, marketers, and stakeholders to understand requirements, user needs, and business challenges

• Create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and visual design specifications that support seamless user experiences

• Ensure all designs meet accessibility, usability, performance, and industry standards

• Review and critique design outputs, providing constructive feedback and mentorship to designers for continuous improvement

• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices; share insights and elevate team capabilities

• Document design systems, style guides, and user experience guidelines to support scalability and consistency

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Design & Prototyping Tools:

  • Essential: Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma — expertise in creating prototypes and scalable style guides

  • Preferred: Adobe After Effects, Principle — for creating engaging animations and microinteractions

• User Research & Testing:

  • Conduct usability testing, customer journey mapping, and analyze data to inform iterative design improvements

• Development Knowledge:

  • Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — to facilitate collaboration with frontend developers and validate design feasibility

• Accessibility & Compliance:

  • Familiarity with WCAG standards and accessibility testing tools to ensure inclusive design

Experience Requirements

• 5 to 10+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a proven portfolio of web and mobile applications

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing design teams in fast-paced environments

• Proven success translating complex requirements into intuitive, accessible, and engaging user interfaces

• Experience working within Agile teams and participating in design sprints and reviews

• Knowledge of user research methods, data analysis, and utilizing insights to guide design decisions

Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead the creation and review of wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs for ongoing projects

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design iterations

• Collaborate closely with product owners, developers, and marketing teams during sprint planning and reviews

• Maintain design systems, style guides, and documentation to ensure consistency across products

• Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation

• Review and critique design work, providing constructive feedback and fostering quality standards

• Keep abreast of emerging design trends, tools, and best practices, sharing knowledge with the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field

• 5+ years of UI/UX design experience with a strong portfolio demonstrating work on web and mobile solutions

• Leadership experience managing design teams or projects

• Familiarity with accessibility standards and responsive design principles

• Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating across cross-functional teams

Professional Competencies

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop innovative and user-centric designs

• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities to guide team members and foster growth

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for articulating design concepts clearly

• Adaptability and eagerness to learn emerging design trends and tools

• Time management and organizational skills to effectively prioritize multiple projects

• Creative mindset focused on delivering intuitive, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing user experiences

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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