myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community · 2 days ago
Lead UI/UX Designer
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Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of talented product designers to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Own the entire UI/UX design process from user research to prototyping and iteration.
Partner with product managers and other stakeholders to define product roadmaps and translate business objectives into compelling design solutions.
Present design concepts to stakeholders, manage project timelines, and ensure timely delivery of design projects.
Develop and champion user-centered UI/UX design principles and best practices for brand alignment.
Gather and interpret user feedback to inform design decisions and refine designs.
Stay up-to-date on UI/UX design trends and technologies, integrating innovations into design practices.
Analyze user data and A/B testing results to optimize designs and foster a data-driven decision-making culture.
Qualification
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Required
10+ years of proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role, with a portfolio demonstrating depth in product and user-centered design principles and methodologies (i.e., design thinking, agile development) and user-centric solutions.
Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of leading successful design teams.
Proficient in design software (e.g., Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma) and wireframe tools (e.g., Wireframe.cc, InVision, etc.).
Excellent project management skills, with experience in agile methodologies and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in addition to planning, prioritization, delegation, and track project progress.
Preferred
Bonus points for experience with project management tools (i.e., Jira, Workfront, etc.).
Solid understanding of frontend development and the ability to communicate effectively with engineering teams.
Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering highly polished design solutions.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders.
Passion for design and deep understanding of how good design impacts business outcomes.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in design, Computer Science, or relevant field; additional certification in leadership or project management is a plus.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
STD/LTD
Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Vacation
Floating Holidays
Community Service Time Off
Sick Days
National Holidays with Early Dismissal
Company
myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community
myGwork is the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$4.77MKey Investors
24 HaymarketInnovate UK
2023-08-17Series Unknown· $1.66M
2023-08-17Grant· Undisclosed
2021-12-07Series A· $2.12M
Recent News
2024-04-10
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