Lead UX Designer
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Chicago, Illinois

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Remote

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Contract to hire

|Job ID 71699|Posted Sep 16, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our team as a Lead UX Designer, where you'll collaborate with clients to create innovative, user-centered designs that enhance the user experience. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior designers, and contribute to a culture of design excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and articulate a comprehensive user experience strategy based on thorough research and business objectives.
  • Lead discovery activities such as workshops and user research with minimal oversight.
  • Create essential deliverables, including personas, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes.
  • Conduct user testing and champion accessibility best practices.
  • Present design solutions and research findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering a culture of design excellence.
  • Collaborate with product managers and developers to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Participate in new business development efforts, including client pitches and proposals.

Skills

  • 5-8 years of experience in UX design, particularly within a digital-first agency environment.
  • Strong understanding of human factors and user-centered design methodologies.
  • Proficiency in design tools, particularly Figma and usability testing software.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with teams.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in responsive and mobile design, as well as design systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of UX projects, including research and strategy work.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.