Constructive: Lead UX Designer for Social Impact Design Agency (F/T, Remote)

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Introduction to Constructive

Constructive is a renowned social impact strategy and design firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is renowned for partnering with visionary organizations to create a fairer, more equitable, and sustainable world. The team at Constructive is close-knit and committed to shared values such as empathy, accountability, teamwork, and respect. If you're passionate about working with purpose-led brands, Constructive might be the right fit for you.

Position Overview: Lead UX Designer

Constructive is seeking a Lead UX Designer to focus on User Experience Design. This role revolves around designing content-rich websites rather than product or app design. The Lead UX Designer will lead the UX design team and report to the Director of Strategy & User Experience. They are expected to create work that is strategically sound and creatively inspired, with a vision to guide and shape the company’s evolving UX practice.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for the Lead UX Designer include:

• Consistently producing exceptional UX designs that meet strategic standards.
• Shaping UX design practices by embodying best and forward-thinking practices in human-centered design.
• Managing and mentoring the UX design team, guiding them to create standout work.
• Conducting UX design workshops that translate brand and digital strategies into collaborative client experiences.
• Leading client presentations and strategic feedback sessions to advocate for effective design solutions.
• Collaborating with strategy, content, design, and engineering teams to ensure alignment and result-driven deliverables.
• Contributing thought leadership to assist marketing efforts in producing content on UX design practices.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should align with Constructive's core values and possess:

• At least 5 years of UX design experience primarily in an agency setting.
• 2 or more years of experience in managing UX designers.
• Expertise in high-polish wireframes and prototypes, human-centered design skills.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong leadership and presentation skills, with fluency in UX research and content strategy.
• A passion for upholding high standards and detail-oriented work.

Compensation and Benefits

Constructive provides a competitive compensation package including a base salary ranging from $105k to $120k, plus profit-sharing, 401K matching, and discretionary bonuses. They offer substantial time off, including paid vacations, wellness days, and bonuses for new client work.

Professional Development & Culture

Constructive encourages a values-aligned team culture with monthly virtual events and emphasizes work that makes a positive impact on the world. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing diverse perspectives that enhance team strength and client partnership.

Application Process

Candidates interested in applying for the Lead UX Designer position should submit their application promptly. The selection process includes an experience interview, a focused case study/presentation, and reference interviews. More details can be found on the Constructive job listing page.

This job offer was originally published on We Work Remotely