
Lead UX Strategist
- Hybrid
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- $160,000 - $180,000 per year
- Design
Job description
We are looking for a Lead UX Strategist for our client, a software development company in the B2B SaaS space. In this role, you will take ownership of the user experience end-to-end. You’ll work closely with product and engineering teams to shape the vision, define the direction, and translate complex challenges into intuitive, effective, and impactful experiences.
What you’ll do
Define the UX vision and strategy, aligning design decisions with both user needs and business goals.
Translate strategy into practice by creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and polished designs.
Conduct and synthesize user research, market insights, and product data to guide direction.
Establish experience principles, journey maps, and frameworks that influence product roadmaps.
Collaborate with product managers and engineers to ensure strategy is carried through in execution.
Switch between big-picture planning and hands-on design execution as needed.
Evaluate outcomes of your UX strategy using usability testing, feedback, and metrics.
Job requirements
7+ years of experience in UX / product design with a proven record of strategic impact.
A portfolio that demonstrates both design craft and strategic thinking.
Background working in SaaS / B2B environments.
Ability to move between high-level vision and detailed design work.
Strong communication skills—you can explain the “why” behind your decisions to varied audiences.
Familiarity with design systems and cross-platform consistency.
Comfort working across research, design, and business alignment.
Nice to haveExperience defining and tracking UX KPIs.
Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design practices.
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