Lead UI / UX Designer

Company Description Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is a technology consulting Services company based in Florida. We provide a wide array of experienced business and IT professionals supporting clients from solution design to implementation and support. We specialize in professional IT consulting services, IT Staffing, Business/IT Strategy, Business Process Blueprints, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Transformation. Role: Lead UI / UX Designer Location: Wilmington, DE (Remote with Quarterly Travel to DC, DE, NYC, PA for PI Planning Events) Job Type: Contract Job Summary: We are seeking a Lead UI/UX Designer to join a fast-paced, agile team focused on building intuitive, user-centered applications that support mission-critical operations. In this role, you will lead design efforts, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive the creation of scalable, consistent design systems. You will work closely with product owners, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital experiences, while advocating for design best practices and ensuring alignment across teams. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of user-centered, high-quality UI/UX solutions for complex applications. Collaborate with product owners, developers, researchers, and engineers in an agile environment. Create, maintain, and scale design systems and component libraries. Translate user needs and business requirements into intuitive design solutions. Conduct user research, usability testing, and synthesize insights into actionable improvements. Define, scope, and manage design tasks within Jira. Ensure consistency, usability, and scalability across all digital products. Advocate for design decisions and clearly communicate the "why" behind design choices. Balance structured processes with flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities. Actively participate in agile ceremonies, including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Basic Qualifications 6+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio showcasing complex, user-centered designs. Proven ability to lead and collaborate within cross-functional agile teams. Strong communication skills with the ability to present and defend design decisions. Experience building and working with design systems and reusable components. Expertise in agile methodologies and workflows. Proficiency in tools such as Figma, FigJam, Jira, and Confluence. Strong understanding of front-end UI principles and implementation constraints. Preferred Qualifications Experience in enterprise or internal application design. Familiarity with rail, transportation, or operations-focused systems. Experience with usability testing tools such as dScout, Maze, UserTesting, or UserZoom. Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design best practices. Additional Information Primarily remote role with quarterly travel for PI Planning events. Travel includes on-site workshops and train-based user research sessions. Active participation in daily standups and agile ceremonies is required. Lumen Solutions Group Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any legally protected status. Lumen Solutions Group, Inc.