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Lead UX Designer
Chicago, IL (Hybrid Role)
6-12 Months
Chicago, IL (Hybrid Role)
6-12 Months
- Serve as the Lead Designer for United’s Customer UX team, driving design excellence and strategic vision.
- Set and communicate design direction for complex, multi-platform digital projects aligned with business goals and user needs.
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level designers, fostering talent growth and maintaining high design standards.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration, managing relationships with stakeholders, product managers, and engineering leaders.
- Oversee the design of sophisticated omnichannel user journeys, ensuring consistency and excellence across platforms (web, mobile, emerging).
- Define and establish design principles, standards, and governance models to guide scalable and high-quality design solutions.
- Direct prototyping and validation initiatives, leveraging user research and testing to inform design decisions.
- Champion the evolution of United’s design system, contributing advanced patterns and governance for design consistency.
- Stay current with emerging UI trends, tools, and technologies; evaluate and implement new approaches as needed.
- Advocate for inclusive design, applying WCAG accessibility standards to digital experiences.
- Present design work and strategy to senior leadership and executives, influencing key decisions.
- Balance user advocacy with business objectives and technical constraints in a fast-paced, complex environment.
- Manage multiple complex projects and teams simultaneously, ensuring strategic alignment and attention to detail.
Salary : $60 - $65