What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Designer – UX position at Maven Companies Inc.?
Must be onsite in Chicago and have Lead experience.
Lead Designer – UX
Must haves –
- LOCAL
- Airline Experience
- Lead Experience
Must Haves:
Top 5 Skill sets
o SME/ Deep expertise in design principles, visual systems, and best practices, including advanced layout, typography, and color theory
o Deep expertise in emerging UI trends, tools, and technologies with ability to evaluate and implement new approaches
o Extensive design experience for web, mobile, and emerging platforms
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Human-Computer Interaction, Information Design, Communications, Computer Systems, Visual Design or related disciplines)
• 6-10 years of experience in UI/UX design with 3 years in a lead or senior design role
• Proven experience leading design teams and mentoring designers
• Portfolio demonstrating leadership in complex design projects, strategic thinking, and measurable business impact
• Experience presenting design work and strategy to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Deep expertise in emerging UI trends, tools, and technologies with ability to evaluate and implement new approaches
• Advanced proficiency in digital design and prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.)
• Expert-level experience applying WCAG accessibility standards and advocating for inclusive design practices
• Proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives with business analysts, researchers, developers, and product owners
• Experience with design strategy, roadmap planning, and resource allocation
• Extensive design experience for web, mobile, and emerging platforms
• Demonstrated ability to balance user advocacy with business constraints and technical
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence and align stakeholders
• Strong leadership presence with ability to drive consensus and manage conflict
• Experience managing multiple complex projects and teams while maintaining high attention to detail
• Strategic problem-solving abilities with focus on scalable solutions