Design Lead (UI/UX)

TL;DR

Design Lead (UI/Visual): Leading visual direction and execution for learning experiences with an accent on scalable UI systems, design consistency, and quality control across distributed teams. Focus on translating creative concepts into production-ready components, ensuring visual accessibility, and evolving design systems in Figma.

Location: Costa Rica (Remote)

Company

Global leader in learning and development blending storytelling, AI, VR, and psychological insights for brands like Hilton, Google, and Adidas.

What you will do

• Lead graphic designers and freelancers, providing visual direction aligned with learning objectives and brand standards.
• Translate creative concepts into cohesive UI systems, reusable components, and scalable visual patterns.
• Perform final quality control on visual assets, ensuring alignment, accessibility (color contrast, click targets, focus order), and development-readiness.
• Steward project-level design systems and Figma libraries using best practices like variants and auto-layout.
• Mentor designers with actionable feedback and solve complex visual challenges.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors, LXDs, Technical Leads, and Project Managers to influence visual strategy.

Requirements

• Speak and write business English
• 5+ years of experience
• Current portfolio with relevant work samples
• Experience thriving in team environments and leading others
• Comfortable with virtual tools and available during established working hours
• Strong internet access

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first organization with radical empathy and creative excellence
• Life-centered work balancing profit and positive impact
• Tight-knit community focused on team chemistry and right fit
• Equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination