Lead UX Designer

Summary

Join Koru UX Design, a leading UX design agency specializing in HealthTech, as a Lead UX Designer. You will lead high-value UX initiatives for clients, strengthening design execution and strategy. Responsibilities include leading UX projects, defining UX strategy, collaborating with stakeholders, mentoring designers, and improving internal processes. You will also contribute to hiring and presales efforts. This role offers the opportunity to grow into a leadership position and work remotely with flexibility. The ideal candidate possesses extensive UX design experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage client expectations and deliver impactful solutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in UX design, with at least 2 years in leading and managing UX teams, preferably within an agency or service-based business
• A strong portfolio showcasing your UX design work, including projects where you have led teams or managed client accounts
• Must have experience in B2B products and enterprise applications
• Leadership & Team Growth – Proven ability to lead, mentor, and elevate design teams to deliver their best work
• Client & Stakeholder Management – Experienced in managing client expectations, aligning UX solutions with business goals, and influencing product direction
• Project Execution & Process Management – Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects, ensuring seamless collaboration across UX, development, and product teams
• UX Expertise & Technical Knowledge – Proficient in UX methodologies, research, prototyping, and usability testing, with a solid understanding of product development
• Effective Communication – Strong ability to present, advocate, and articulate UX value to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead UX projects, ensuring the team delivers impactful solutions aligned with business and user goals
• Define UX strategy and execution plans, guiding the team on approach, workflows, and best practices
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and client stakeholders to align UX efforts with product objectives
• Balance mentorship and execution, reviewing and elevating team deliverables while owning key UX outputs
• Ensure UX design improves product adoption, efficiency, and user satisfaction, with a focus on measurable business impact
• Communicate and present design strategies and solutions effectively to both clients and internal teams
• Coach and mentor designers, ensuring growth in their skills and strategic thinking
• Enhance UX workflows, design reviews, and quality control processes to improve efficiency and output
• Support hiring and onboarding of new designers
• Contribute to presales efforts, helping shape UX proposals and strategy discussions with potential clients

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the HealthTech industry is a plus

Benefits

• Lead high-impact UX projects for top B2B and HealthTech companies, shaping products that drive real business results
• Own and influence UX strategy, working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver solutions that matter
• Grow into a leadership role, with a clear path to UX Manager
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performance team that values your expertise and ideas
• Work remotely with flexibility, while engaging in meaningful, challenging projects