Senior UX Designer

Marketing•Washington, DC

About The Position

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big , together. We foster a culture built on five core values: · Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others. · Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious. · Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt. · Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility. · Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose. Senior Designer, UX As a Senior UX Designer at CAVA, you will lead design strategy and execution for major guest-facing digital initiatives — shaping how millions of guests interact with our mobile app, website, catering experience and more. At the Senior Manager level, you’ll own complex product areas, drive alignment across stakeholders, and influence the future of digital dining at CAVA. You will report to the Director of UX Design and serve as a trusted partner to Product, Engineering, Creative, Brand Marketing, and Operations in bringing our hospitality and food philosophy to life in digital form. You’ll balance hands-on design with strategic thinking and bring structure and clarity to ambiguous challenges — always advocating for the guest and advancing design quality across the organization. Success at CAVA: At CAVA, Senior Managers lead larger or more complex projects and contribute to operational and strategic outcomes. We look for leaders who elevate team performance, coach across complex environments, and partner across departments to lead through change and drive meaningful outcomes.

Requirements

7+ years of UX/UI design experience across mobile apps, web, and digital platforms; experience in food, retail, or e-commerce is a plus.
A strong portfolio demonstrating your process, leadership, and impact on real-world digital experiences.
Expert-level proficiency in Figma and modern design and prototyping tools.
Experience working with and/or building design systems
Experience running usability tests
Strong typography and visual design skills
Deep knowledge of user-centered design principles, interaction design, accessibility, and responsive web/mobile frameworks.
Experience collaborating closely with Product and Engineering partners; working in agile environments a plus
Strong communicator who can distill complex ideas into compelling stories and strategic recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and guide junior designers through feedback and informal leadership.
Comfortable balancing speed and craft — knowing when to iterate quickly and when to refine deeply.
Bachelor’s degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Visual Design, or a related field

Nice To Haves

After Effects and/or interactive animation experience a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design of large-scale digital experiences and features that impact guest acquisition, ordering, personalization, and loyalty.
Own the UX strategy for high-priority product areas — from discovery and ideation through prototyping, testing, and implementation.
Translate business goals and user needs into thoughtful, elegant, and intuitive design solutions.
Serve as a design lead in cross-functional squads, collaborating with Product Managers, Engineers, and Brand to bring ideas to life.
Conduct or guide user research efforts including usability testing, journey mapping, and insights synthesis.
Partner with the Director of UX to evolve and apply CAVA’s digital design system across all platforms.
Advocate for accessibility and inclusive design in all guest-facing experiences.
Present design concepts and strategic rationale clearly to stakeholders, including executives.
Contribute to a culture of design critique, mentorship, and continuous learning within the broader UX and Product teams.
Monitor industry trends, emerging design practices, and competitive experiences to inform CAVA’s innovation roadmap.

Benefits

Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives
Early Wage Access!
Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions
Free CAVA food
Casual work environment
The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume