Visual Design Lead, UX

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Develop visual designs for engaging user experiences across both desktop and mobile software platforms integrated with branded hardware.

• Simplify complex concepts into clear and practical designs.

• Collaborate with UX researchers, interaction designers, software developers, and QA to produce top-notch visual designs.

• Contribute to the creation of a visual design system that enhances speed and consistency.

• Engage in all phases of the user-centered design process, from initial visualization to user-testable prototypes and pixel-perfect implementation-ready designs.

• Clearly express design directions, rationale, tradeoffs, and alternatives.

• Utilize, enhance, and uphold Cricut’s brand in collaboration with the Creative Team.

• Manage multiple design projects while ensuring visual harmony across software.

• Deliver designs that meet the standards of leading consumer brands and share product design trends with the UX team.

• Actively participate while leading a small team of UX visual designers.

• Work alongside interaction designers, researchers, product managers, developers, industrial designers, as well as Marketing and Creative teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience as a UI/Product designer focusing on consumer-facing software applications across various platforms (e.g., Mac, Windows, iOS, Android).

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with UX designers, UX researchers, software developers, and QA.

• An outstanding portfolio showcasing high-impact and refined visual design for software applications.

• Experience in an Agile working environment.

• Proficient in user interface design patterns and standard User-Centered Design methods.

• Expertise in standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite, along with a willingness to learn new tools.

• Excellent visual design capabilities, including typography, color theory, composition, and brand experiences.

• Previous experience in supervising, managing, and mentoring other designers.

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, information design, fine arts, or a related field.

• Availability to work Mountain Time hours.

• Strong conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills in design.

• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to simplify complex systems.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities.

• Passion for DIY/crafting experiences and an empathetic understanding of Cricut’s users.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the option to work remotely.

• Commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

• Dedication to inclusion and diversity.

• Confidential management of information in accordance with EEO guidelines.