Lead Digital Designer
THE WORK:
We’re looking for a Lead Digital Designer to help shape the future of our web ecosystem. This role goes beyond designing pages, it’s about building scalable systems, defining modern digital experiences, and driving how our brand shows up across the web.
You’ll play a key role in evolving our design foundations, contributing to a large-scale website redesign, and partnering closely with engineering, product, marketing, and agencies to deliver thoughtful, high-impact experiences.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thinks in systems, cares deeply about craft, and knows how to bring clarity to complex, cross-functional work.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Experience working with design systems and component-based design
Strong design foundation (layout, typography, color, hierarchy, motion, interaction, 3D)
Ability to develop polished, modern, and high-quality digital experiences
Deep understanding of responsive design, UX principles, and web protocols
Experience working across design, engineering, and product teams
Clear communicator who can explain decisions and influence direction
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and helping define the path forward
Able to zoom out to define direction, and zoom in to complete details
Lead the design of high-impact web experiences across homepage, product pages, and key user journeys
Contribute to the evolution of a scalable design system, including tokens, components, and reusable modules for CMS system
Partner closely with engineering to ensure design systems are translated into high-quality, production-ready implementations
Help define and refine site architecture, navigation systems, and overall user experience frameworks
Collaborate with brand teams to develop a modern and cohesive digital aesthetic
Balance brand storytelling with usability, accessibility, and performance across all web experiences
Work cross-functionally with product, marketing, and UX teams to align on goals, priorities, and user needs
Guide and collaborate with external agencies and partners on design execution and exploration
Support UX testing, A/B testing, and ongoing optimization efforts to continuously improve the site experience
Help establish workflows and processes that improve speed, quality, and consistency across the web team
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
At least 3+ years experience in web or digital product design
Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality web design and systems thinking
Proven experience working with design systems, component libraries, and scalable frameworks
Strong visual design foundation, including typography, layout, color, and hierarchy
Deep understanding of responsive design, UX principles, and modern web standards
Experience collaborating closely with engineering teams and an understanding of front-end constraints
Ability to clearly communicate design decisions and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and ambiguity
Experience designing for complex, multi-page websites or platforms
Experience in fintech, B2B, or complex product ecosystems
Familiarity with tools and workflows such as Storybook, design tokens, or system-driven development
Experience contributing to or leading large-scale website redesigns
Understanding of CRO, A/B testing, and data-informed design decision making
Experience working with motion design, interaction design, or advanced web storytelling
Interest in AI tools and their application in design workflows
Experience collaborating with or managing external agencies and partners
Exposure to both brand-driven and product-driven design environments
For positions that will be based in NY, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.
NY Annual Base Salary Range
$132,000—$165,000 USD