Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION :
We are looking for a passionate and experienced UI/UX Lead to join our team and drive the design vision of our SaaS platform. As the UI/UX Lead, you will be responsible for delivering a seamless and delightful user experience, owning and evolving our design system, and leading the charge on conversion rate optimization (CRO) to continuously improve user engagement and business RESPONSIBILITIES :
– Design Ownership: Lead the end-to-end design process across the SaaS platformfrom discovery, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes to high-fidelity UI.
– Design System Management: Build, document, and maintain a scalable design system that ensures consistency, accessibility, and brand alignment across products.
– User-Centered Design: Champion user needs through research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions.
– Conversion Rate Optimization: Work closely with product, marketing, and analytics teams to implement data-driven design changes that improve key performance metrics such as sign-ups, onboarding success, and feature adoption.
– Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, developers, and marketing to bring ideas to life.
– Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior designers, helping them grow their skills and contribute effectively.
– Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date on UX/UI trends, tools, and technologies to constantly improve our user interfaces and REQUIREMENTS :
– 7+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role designing for SaaS products.
– Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end product design and CRO impact.
– Deep understanding of design systems, component libraries, and Figma (or equivalent design tools).
– Experience with user research, usability testing, A/B testing, and data-informed design decisions.
– Solid grasp of responsive design principles and accessibility standards (WCAG).
– Excellent communication skills and ability to explain design rationale to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
– Familiarity with tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, Mixpanel, or similar for tracking user behavior and optimization TO HAVE :
– Experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, React, etc.) is a plus.
– Knowledge of behavioral psychology or persuasive design principles.
– Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.
– Experience designing UI/UX for comparison journeys (e.g., feature, price, or product comparisons) that drive user ATTRIBUTES :
– Strong interpersonal and communication skills, being an effective team player, being able to work with individuals at all levels within the organization and building remote relationships.
– Excellent prioritization skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and the ability to multi-task.
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