What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Designer position at Saxon Global?
Title: Lead UX Designer
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: 12 Months Contract
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