UX Lead

As a UX Lead at Mobi, your primary responsibilities will include steering the design vision and strategy for our product initiatives. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define user experiences through user flows, wireframes, and prototypes. Moreover, your role will involve mentoring junior designers, advocating for design excellence, and ensuring that the user experience is both intuitive and impactful.

To qualify for the UX Lead role at Mobi, candidates should possess over 8 years of professional industry experience, with a minimum of 4 years in a senior designer role and at least 1 year managing or mentoring a design team. Familiarity with front-end development concepts and proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite are also critical. Strong UX and visual design skills, coupled with a strategic data mindset, are essential for success in this role.

Mobi champions diversity as a key component of our innovative design culture. In the UX Lead role, you will not only embody our commitment to inclusivity but also inspire and mentor a diverse team of designers. You will be encouraged to build a collaborative environment where different perspectives enhance creativity and solutions, aligned with our company's core values.

The base salary for the UX Lead position at Mobi ranges from $150,000 to $220,000 annually. This salary is complemented by an annual company bonus, equity ownership, and a comprehensive benefits package, which reflects factors like location, experience, and skills.

As a UX Lead at Mobi, you will work on a variety of complex, cross-functional projects that aim to enhance user experiences with our AI-driven solutions. Your projects may range from developing design systems to creating intuitive user interfaces and conducting user research that directly informs product development and strategy.

When discussing your design philosophy, link it back to Mobi's core values, such as centering diversity and focusing on real-world experiences. Highlight how your user-centered approach embraces collaboration and innovation, ultimately driving impactful design solutions in line with Mobi's mission.

In your response, emphasize the importance of guidance, open communication, and providing constructive feedback. Discuss specific strategies like regular check-ins or skill development sessions that you've successfully implemented in past roles to foster growth in junior designers.

Highlight your understanding of various user research methods, such as surveys, interviews, and usability tests. Share examples of how you've conducted research, synthesized insights, and made data-driven decisions in your design practice, particularly in previous roles involving complex products.

Provide a concrete instance where you successfully navigated differing perspectives. Discuss your approach to communicating the importance of usability and design clarity, and how you brought stakeholders together to align on a common vision for the project.

Talk about the collaborative processes you've implemented to ensure seamless communication between design and engineering. Share how you've tackled design handoffs, solicited feedback, and adapted designs based on engineering constraints, ultimately achieving a cohesive final product.

Acknowledge the importance of continuous learning in the design field. Mention attending workshops, participating in online courses, following design thought leaders, or being part of design communities to stay informed about the latest trends, tools, and best practices.

Express how you view constructive criticism as an opportunity for growth. Discuss the mechanisms you have for processing feedback, whether through team discussions or one-on-one sessions, and how you incorporate it to refine your designs without compromising your vision.

Describe a specific project, detailing your role and the challenges you faced. Focus on the outcomes, such as user engagement metrics or feedback, to demonstrate the positive impact of your design leadership on the product and organization.

Emphasize a structured approach to prioritization, such as using a framework that incorporates user impact, business goals, and resource availability. Provide an instance where you effectively balanced competing demands while ensuring alignment with broader strategic objectives.

Discuss your experience with tools like Figma or Adobe XD, emphasizing their collaborative features and ease of use. Share how the choices in these tools have enhanced your design process and facilitated better communication with team members across various stages of development.