Lead UX Designer

Ready to take your career global?The Lead UX Designer owns user experience strategy and design for a strategic component of the Genius portfolio, one of Global Payments' flagship commerce and software platforms. Working closely with Product Management, Engineering, and Product Delivery teams, you will define experience strategy, drive customer-centered design, evolve design systems, and help shape the future of our digital commerce experiences.What you'll own:You will define and evolve the user experience vision across mobile, web, kiosk, and point-of-sale experiences, ensuring a cohesive and intuitive customer journey.You will lead user-centered design efforts from discovery through delivery, partnering closely with Product Management and Engineering to create engaging and effective user experiences.You will own personas, journey maps, experience frameworks, and interaction models that inform product strategy and design decisions.You will establish and evolve scalable design systems, component libraries, and reusable design patterns that improve consistency and accelerate delivery across products.You will partner closely with Engineering to strengthen UX-to-development workflows, ensuring designs are efficiently translated into high-quality experiences.You will conduct and oversee user research activities, including usability testing, customer interviews, journey mapping, and prototype validation. You may also partner with external research vendors to gather customer insights.You will create wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and high-fidelity designs that effectively communicate design solutions and support stakeholder alignment.You will champion accessibility, usability, and modern UX best practices while helping improve UX maturity and integration within the Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC).You will act as a UX advocate across the organization, influencing product direction and helping drive the modernization of customer-facing experiences. Not an exhaustive list; other duties as assigned.What you'll bring:Bachelor's DegreeRelevant degree in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Product Design, Interaction Design, Human Factors, Psychology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeTypically 8+ years of UX, Product Design, or related experienceExperience designing customer-facing digital experiences across mobile and web platformsExperience partnering closely with Product Management and Engineering teamsExperience developing user journeys, personas, and design strategiesExperience establishing or evolving design systems and component librariesStrong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product design workIt's a bonus if you have the following!Experience in restaurant technology, hospitality technology, digital ordering, commerce platforms, or customer engagement solutionsExperience designing omnichannel experiences spanning mobile, web, kiosk, and point-of-sale environmentsExperience leading UX modernization initiativesExperience managing or partnering with external user research providersExperience mentoring designers or supporting the growth of a UX practiceOur perks - what we'll bring for you:A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contributionOpportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global businessAccess to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertiseA supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matterTime to give back through community and charity initiativesA global employee assistance program to support your wellbeingRecognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements.About the Team:Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We're proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it's unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.What makes a Globalpayer?Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We're curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it's our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your career global! Global Payments