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Lead UX Designer

Teksystems β€’ Kirkland, United States of America πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Remote $166,400 - $199,300 Full-time Lead

Lead UX Designer needed to lead a high-impact design team focused on redefining personal productivity and empowering modern consumers in the eCommerce industry.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design vision and execution for AI-enhanced shopping experiences
  • Manage and grow a team of UX designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence
  • Drive design strategy using data-driven insights and design thinking methodologies
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, and business stakeholders to align on goals and deliver exceptional user experiences
  • Elevate the quality of design across digital touchpoints, including web, mobile, and emerging platforms
  • Advocate for the user while balancing business objectives and technical constraints
  • Own and drive multiple AI-first UX projects critical to business success
  • Provide creative direction and critique across workstreams, ensuring user-centered outcomes
  • Plan and lead sessions to align stakeholders, uncover insights, and co-create solutions
  • Present concepts and final designs to leadership, incorporating feedback and driving consensus
  • Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Research, and Marketing
  • Explore and apply emerging AI technologies to enhance customer journeys
  • Move quickly from concept to execution, testing and refining in real time

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading UX design teams in a fast-paced, product-driven environment
  • Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions across web and mobile platforms
  • Expertise in design systems, interaction design, and visual storytelling
  • Experience with AI or machine learning-enhanced user experiences is a plus
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Growth mindset and a passion for innovation

Key Skills

  • Deep expertise in UX principles and interaction design
  • Strong understanding of AI capabilities in consumer experiences (personalization, recommendation, automation)
  • Proven leadership and stakeholder influence
  • Skilled workshop facilitation
  • Executive-level presentation skills
  • Growth mindset, comfort with ambiguity, ability to push creative and technical boundaries
  • Experience in e-commerce, consumer tech, or retail
  • Familiarity with design systems and scalable UX frameworks
  • Background working with AI/ML teams or products
  • Agency or consultancy experience with enterprise clients

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Teksystems

TEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, accelerating business transformation for clients across North America, Europe, and Asia.

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