UX Product Design Lead

Job ID: 98857407232Posted: 2026-08-06Location: Tampa, Florida, United StatesSalary: $125,600.00 - $188,400.00Category: Technology, Digital Design Engineering, ProfessionalCompany: CitiGreat employee experiences don't happen by accident — they're designed. At Citi, we believe that the tools people use every day at work should be just as intuitive, seamless, and delightful as the best consumer apps out there.Our UX team is on a mission to transform our Human Resources apps and systems — from onboarding and benefits to performance and beyond — turning friction into flow and complexity into clarity.If you're passionate about putting people first, obsessed with crafting digital experiences that genuinely make life easier, and excited by the idea that great design can elevate the everyday moments of someone's working world, then this is the role for you. All applicants must have case study or portfolio and present walkthrough during interview.The RoleAs a UX / Product Design Lead you'll take ownership of design quality and craft across your product area, setting the standard for what great design looks like at Citi. Building on all the skills of a Senior UX Designer, you'll take on broader responsibility for the quality of the end-to-end experience, guiding and developing other designers, and contributing to the definition and evolution of reusable patterns and standards that raise the bar across the team.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with research, senior stakeholders, product managers and engineering teams to brainstorm and co-create ideas, approaches, and solutionsCreate and oversee wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma, along with our established Design SystemEnsure that designs follow best practices and use research & testing to inform and validateTake accountability for the overall quality of the user experience across your product area, proactively identifying gaps and driving improvementsAct as a design guardian – reviewing other designers' work, providing constructive critique, and ensuring a consistently high standard of design is maintained across the teamDefine, document, and champion reusable design patterns and components, contributing to the evolution of our Design System and shared design languageGuide and mentor other UX Designers, helping them develop their craft, build confidence, and grow their careersConfidently challenge the status quo at a senior level, encouraging product and engineering partners to address root causes and put user needs firstApply a positive and constructive attitude when giving and receiving all feedbackDeliver high-quality design assets to the engineering team, along with clear guidance to ensure all aspects of the designs are fully understoodProvide ongoing support to engineering, with regular UX review checkpoints to ensure quality and that the system is being built as designedKeep up to date with the latest UX practices, innovations, and tools – including AI-enabled design approaches – and proactively share learnings with the teamEnsure all designs comply with ADA/WCAG standards for accessibilityDeliver on time, identifying and managing risks to ensure timelines are met, and escalating where neededLead by example, supporting, training and developing junior and mid-level members of the teamModerate conflicts between colleagues and/or stakeholders, guiding to constructive resolutionTake a leading role in the wider UX community, helping to define our standards and practicesRequired Skills, Experience and Competencies7–12 years of industry UX Design experience, with a track record of leading design quality across teams or productsStrong attention to detail, analytical skills and problem-solvingDemonstrable experience delivering complex, enterprise-scale or consumer design at a senior levelCreative flair and a highly developed eye for design quality and consistencyExcellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to articulate design decisions clearly to senior stakeholdersOutstanding skills in professional design tools, such as: Figma, Sketch, AdobeXD, InVisionSignificant experience working with, contributing to, and helping define Design Systems and pattern librariesProven ability to guide and develop other designers, including through structured critique and mentorshipProven ability to leverage AI-enabled design tools and workflows strategically – including generative design, AI-assisted prototyping, and intelligent design systems – with the experience and judgment to guide teams in adopting these approaches responsibly and effectivelyBachelor's DegreeDesirable Skills, Experience and CompetenciesExperience in e-commerce/Internet/mobile spaceExperience with agile methodologyFinancial services industry and commercial banking experienceExperience defining or contributing to experience principles or design visionMaster's degree------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Digital Design Engineering------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Primary Location:Tampa Florida United States------------------------------------------------------Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$125,600.00 - $188,400.00In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.------------------------------------------------------Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------Anticipated Posting Close Date:Aug 13, 2026------------------------------------------------------Automated Processing and AIWe use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.