UI/UX Design Lead

Summary

Join REEA Global as their UI/UX Design Lead and become the anchor of their global design efforts. Lead from the front with hands-on design execution and strategic input, collaborating with a distributed team across multiple time zones. Guide the full design lifecycle across web and mobile interfaces, from discovery to refined UI handoff. Shape and evolve internal design systems, establish UX standards, and connect design, development, and product strategy. This role blends execution with leadership, requiring mentorship and ensuring consistent quality across projects. You will manage concurrent projects, work within Agile processes, and stay current on design trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Mastery of design tools, particularly Figma, and familiarity with other wireframing and prototyping tools
• Deep understanding of accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.1 / Section 508) and experience integrating them from concept to delivery
• Experience collaborating with developers during the design-to-development handoff
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of design projects and leadership in design processes

Responsibilities

• Lead client workshops to understand business objectives and user needs
• Translate client requirements into actionable design strategies
• Produce clean, client-ready design documentation with strong rationale and visual clarity
• Drive the full design lifecycle: research, user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes
• Uphold accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 / Section 508) across design phases
• Own and evolve REEA’s design system and shared component libraries
• Conduct design QA and support front-end engineers during implementation
• Work with REEA Global marketing and business development to develop digital collateral, including website enhancements
• Partner closely with U.S. product leads, global developers, and designers
• Provide mentorship, critique, and feedback loops to ensure consistent quality
• Act as a key point of connection across product, engineering, and design
• Draft and maintain design timelines and ticket breakdowns in Jira
• Manage concurrent projects of varying complexity and phase
• Work within Agile and iterative design processes, delivering incremental value at each stage
• Stay current on design tools, trends, and technologies
• Integrate analytics, usability findings, and stakeholder feedback to refine designs
• Promote a culture of thoughtful, iterative design with learning at the heart of the process