Lead UI/UX Designer at Vego Garden, Greater Houston, United States

Spearhead the UI/UX design strategy for Vego Garden’s web and e-commerce platforms, defining user experience vision, developing scalable design systems, leading a design team, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to boost conversions, retention, and brand alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and direct the UI/UX vision and strategy for the company’s website and digital channels.
• Enhance brand image via superior design, delivering a unified and premium experience across all online interactions.
• Develop, update, and refine design systems and UX guidelines to maintain consistency and scalability.
• Guide the creation of user interfaces for critical e-commerce paths to increase engagement, conversions, and brand resonance.
• Oversee and coach UI/UX designers to produce high-quality, expandable work.
• Foster a cohesive design framework and UX protocols throughout digital platforms.
• Collaborate with Growth, Product, Marketing, and Engineering to synchronize design with core business goals.
• Inform design choices using user insights, data analysis, and testing methods like CRO and A/B experiments.
• Supervise partnerships with remote design and development teams for seamless execution.
• Optimize design workflows, processes, and inter-team interactions.
• Stay current on emerging UI trends, methods, and tools.

Qualifications

• Mandarin Chinese fluency is mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Art or equivalent field.
• More than 5 years in UI/UX design, including 1-2 years in leadership or senior positions.
• Substantial background in e-commerce or direct-to-consumer brands, with Shopify experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in crafting effective digital user experiences.
• Expertise in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma.
• Knowledge of foundational front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.
• Strong visual design abilities attuned to user-interface dynamics.
• Creative and efficient problem-solving capabilities.
• Superior communication to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits And Growth

• Annual salary between $70,000 and $90,000.
• Flexible Paid Time Off with 12 days accrued bi-weekly, plus annual increments.
• 7 paid holidays.
• 401k with 4% employer match.
• Full coverage medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with company paying 100% of premiums for dental, vision, life, and certain medical options.
• $100 monthly toll roads allowance.
• $50 monthly phone allowance.
• Complimentary company breakfasts and lunches.
• Supportive company culture, leadership, team events, recognition programs, and additional perks.