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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 have

  • Experience defining and tracking UX KPIs.

  • Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design practices.

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