UI/UX Lead - Dallas, TX

Photon•Dallas, TX

4d•$56,000 - $196,000

About The Position

We are looking for a visionary and strategic UX Lead to drive user experience design across our digital products. As a UX Lead, you will guide a team of UX/UI designers and researchers to deliver world-class, user-centered design solutions that are aligned with business goals. You will play a key role in shaping product strategy, improving design processes, and ensuring that the end-to-end customer experience is seamless, accessible, and impactful. This role combines leadership, mentorship, hands-on design expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Expert in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
Proficiency with prototyping tools (e.g., InVision, Framer, Axure, Protopie)
Solid knowledge of user research tools (e.g., Lookback, Maze, UserTesting, Hotjar, Google Analytics)
Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1, ARIA)
Strong leadership, mentorship, and project management capabilities
Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
Ability to balance user needs with business goals
Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Marketing)
Understanding of front-end technologies (HTML/CSS/JS) and development workflows
Experience working in Agile/Scrum or Lean UX environments
Familiarity with design handoff tools like Zeplin or Figma Inspect
6+ years of UX design experience with at least 2+ years in a senior or lead role
Strong portfolio showcasing UX strategy, user research, and end-to-end product design
Experience designing for web, mobile apps (iOS/Android), and responsive platforms
Proven ability to lead design thinking workshops and drive innovation
Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

Own and define the UX strategy across key digital products and platforms.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of UX/UI designers and researchers.
Champion user-centered design principles and best practices across the organization.
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Business stakeholders to align UX efforts with company goals.
Establish and maintain scalable design systems and processes.
Plan and lead user research initiatives (interviews, usability testing, surveys, analytics review).
Translate insights into actionable UX deliverables: personas, user journeys, flows, wireframes, prototypes, etc.
Ensure a cohesive and accessible experience across all user touchpoints (web, mobile, apps, etc.).
Advocate for data-driven and inclusive design decisions.
Define KPIs and success metrics for user experience improvements.
Partner with developers to ensure high-quality implementation of designs.
Provide clear design direction, critique, and feedback to team members.
Drive consistency through documentation, design systems, and UI libraries.
Present UX concepts, designs, and research findings to leadership and stakeholders.