JOB SUMMARY

As a Lead UX Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in bringing this vision to life by designing, prototyping, and shipping innovative digital experiences. You will use AI-assisted prototyping to move from concept to working, testable code faster than traditional design workflows allow, turning research insights and business requirements into functional, high-fidelity experiences that exceed customer expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the design process from ideation to implementation:

o Develop a long-term UX vision and an annual roadmap that aligns with business goals.

o Translate concepts into user flows, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and production-quality coded prototypes using Figma, Framer, Miro, and AI prototyping tools (e.g., v0, Lovable, Claude, Cursor, Figma Make).

o Gather user feedback throughout the design process and iterate on designs accordingly.

o Build working, code-based prototypes using AI-assisted tools to validate interactions, test with real users, and reduce handoff friction with engineering.

o Partner with engineering to ensure prototypes translate cleanly into production, contributing directly to front-end code and design system components when appropriate.
• Champion user-centered design:

o Plan and conduct user research using various methods (usability testing, user interviews, card sorting, A/B testing, etc.).

o Analyze research data to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points.

o Advocate for user needs within the product development process.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams:

o Work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders across different departments (marketing, finance, IT, operations).

o Facilitate workshops and design sprints to foster collaboration and alignment.

o Communicate design decisions clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Stay ahead of the curve:

o Keep up-to-date with the latest UX trends, design tools, AI prototyping platforms, and emerging front-end technologies.

o Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• This role does not have direct reports.
• May mentor junior designers and engineers or provide guidance to colleagues on UX and prototyping best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Essential Skills, Abilities and Example Behavior(s)
• User-centered design expertise: Demonstrated ability to apply user-centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Strong visual and interaction design skills: Ability to create aesthetically pleasing and highly usable interfaces that meet user needs and business goals.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools: Expertise in Figma, Framer, and Miro, plus working fluency with AI prototyping tools (v0, Lovable, Claude, Cursor, or similar) and comfort reading and writing HTML, CSS, and component-level JavaScript/React to produce functional prototypes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills: Ability to effectively communicate design decisions, articulate design rationale, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze user research data, identify user needs, and translate them into design solutions.
• AI-accelerated prototyping fluency: Demonstrated ability to use AI coding and prototyping tools to generate, iterate, and refine interactive prototypes quickly; strong judgment about when AI output is production-ready, when it needs human refinement, and when a lower-fidelity artifact is the better answer.
• Passion for creating great user experiences: A strong desire to deliver exceptional digital experiences that delight customers and drive business value.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience Requirements
• 10+ years of experience as a UX Engineer, UX Designer, or Interaction Designer, including hands-on experience building interactive or coded prototypes.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• A strong online portfolio showcasing your UX skills, including interactive or coded prototypes, with a focus on end-to-end user-centered design solutions across various platforms.
• Experience designing complex workflows and customer-facing retail products is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience using AI prototyping and coding tools (e.g., v0, Lovable, Claude, Cursor, Figma Make, or similar) in a professional design or product workflow.
• Experience with design systems and pattern libraries is a plus.