Lead UX Designer

Our client, one of the largest and most trusted credit unions in the country, is hiring a new position, Lead UX Designer/Strategist to join them as they build out a UX function and full design system. An exciting position to make large business impact and help establish their strategic UX direction! Location: Newport News, VA (hybrid) Day to Day: Own Product Design (UI/UX) across the entire omni channel experience Lead design initiatives from the first discovery conversation through high-fidelity mockups Support the design and development of a robust design system Work side by side with product managers, developers, creatives, marketers, and business stakeholders This is a hands‑on lead role, you'll set the direction and also execute Requirements: 10+ years of UX/Product Design experience Prior experience building robust design systems which span web, desktop, and mobile apps Skilled within UI, UX, and basic research Experience leading team members (direct or indirect reports) Ability to confidently present designs to stakeholders; and justify design decisions Expert in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, plus other design and prototyping tools Comfortable with Jira, Confluence, and remote collaboration tools Strong knowledge of WCAG and ADA standards Experience in regulated environments i.e. banking, financial services, or insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr Swoon