[Remote] Lead UX Designer 100% Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Apetan Consulting, is seeking a Lead UX Designer to effectively present and defend design rationale, mentor junior colleagues, and align design initiatives with business objectives in a remote setting. Responsibilities • Effectively present and defend design rationale based on the brand, business needs, user goals, and usability, rather than personal opinion • Strong understanding of interface design principles; navigation and architecture; and typography, color, and layout principles • Experience designing for AI-powered applications, including conversational interfaces, data visualization, and algorithmic decision-making systems • Proficiency in design system creation and maintenance, including component libraries, design tokens, and documentation standards • Knowledge of DesignOps methodologies, team scaling practices, and design process optimization • Familiarity with standards-compliant web design and the capabilities and constraints provided by CSS, JavaScript libraries, mobile app frameworks, etc. • Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles • Experience with design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.), vibe coding tools in Figma, MagicPath, Lovable, etc and ability to evaluate and implement new tools • Collaborate with technical team members and mentor more junior colleagues • Speak and write well, play well with others, and engage with senior-level clients • Experience in consulting and the ability to deal with ambiguity • Willingness to travel to client locations and collaborate with distributed delivery teams • Strategic thinking ability to align design initiatives with business objectives and technology roadmaps. Skills • Effectively present and defend design rationale based on the brand, business needs, user goals, and usability, rather than personal opinion • Strong understanding of interface design principles; navigation and architecture; and typography, color, and layout principles • Experience designing for AI-powered applications, including conversational interfaces, data visualization, and algorithmic decision-making systems • Proficiency in design system creation and maintenance, including component libraries, design tokens, and documentation standards • Knowledge of DesignOps methodologies, team scaling practices, and design process optimization • Familiarity with standards-compliant web design and the capabilities and constraints provided by CSS, JavaScript libraries, mobile app frameworks, etc. • Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles • Experience with design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.), vibe coding tools in Figma, MagicPath, Lovable, etc and ability to evaluate and implement new tools • Collaborate with technical team members and mentor more junior colleagues • Speak and write well, play well with others, and engage with senior-level clients • Experience in consulting and the ability to deal with ambiguity • Willingness to travel to client locations and collaborate with distributed delivery teams • Strategic thinking ability to align design initiatives with business objectives and technology roadmaps. • Experience leading design for enterprise software, B2B applications, or complex data-driven interfaces • Background in service design or experience design for multi-touchpoint customer journeys • Knowledge of research methodologies including quantitative UX research and analytics interpretation • Experience with agile development methodologies and design integration in DevOps workflows • Understanding of product management principles and go-to-market strategies • Certification or formal training in design leadership, design thinking, or related methodologies • Continuous learning mindset with staying current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving design practices. Education Requirements • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a design discipline, human-computer interaction, cognitive science, or relevant experience. Company Overview • Welcome to Jobs via Dice, the go-to destination for discovering the tech jobs you want. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 0-1 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job