Lead UX Designer

About The Company

Fueled is a leading digital strategy, design, and engineering agency renowned for delivering innovative digital products and experiences. With a team of over 300 professionals, we have collaborated with some of the world's most prominent brands, including Google, Apple, The New York Times, ESPN, Victoria’s Secret, MGM Resorts, Albertsons, and CLEAR. Our organization is intentionally remote and globally distributed across six continents, fostering a culture that emphasizes flexibility, creativity, and the use of cutting-edge technology. At Fueled, we are committed to shaping the future of digital experiences through collaboration, innovation, and a passion for excellence.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead UX Designer to join our remote team supporting the America region. In this role, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end user experience strategies across various client engagements. You will translate ambiguous business goals into clear, user-centric solutions that are intuitive, scalable, and ready for implementation. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams comprising UX, design, and engineering professionals, you will define project scope, prioritize tasks, and make strategic trade-offs to ensure optimal user experiences. Your expertise will help facilitate alignment among stakeholders through workshops and deliverables, develop UX patterns that promote consistency, and deliver tangible improvements in product usability and engagement. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence digital products at a strategic level while working within a dynamic, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience designing digital products for web and mobile platforms
• Proven experience leading UX initiatives across complex projects
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate business objectives into effective user experiences
• Experience facilitating workshops and collaborative design sessions
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment

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• Experience working with cross-disciplinary teams including product managers, engineers, and clients
  
  

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive UX strategies for client projects from concept to delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, priorities, and timelines
• Translate complex business goals into clear user journeys, information architecture, and interaction models
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to gather input and align project goals
• Develop and maintain UX patterns, design foundations, and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Create detailed wireframes, prototypes, and documentation to communicate design solutions
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, polished UX work that enhances usability and engagement
• Support the team in making strategic trade-offs that balance user needs, technical feasibility, and business objectives
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and team input to continuously improve product outcomes

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• Contribute to fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence
  
  

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a globally distributed, innovative team
• Flexible remote work environment supporting work-life balance
• Exposure to diverse clients and challenging projects across industries
• Professional growth through collaboration, feedback, and continuous learning
• Competitive contractor compensation based on experience and project scope
• Access to a network of talented professionals and potential transition into full-time roles
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Fueled is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and drives success, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our community.