UX Design Lead – Hybrid, Barcelona
Competitive Salary
Permanent Role
We're looking for an experienced UX Design Lead to join a global organisation driving large-scale digital transformation. This is a hybrid position based in Barcelona, offering the opportunity to lead and shape innovative user experiences that impact millions worldwide.
About the Role
As UX Design Lead, you'll balance hands-on design leadership (around 60%) with team management and mentorship (around 40%). You'll guide a talented UX team in delivering high-quality, user-centered digital experiences, while still being directly involved in strategy, research, and design execution.
This is an ideal role for a designer who enjoys both creating and coaching, with the scope to influence design direction across multiple digital products and platforms.
What You'll Do
- Lead and contribute to the full UX design process - from discovery and user research through prototyping and delivery.
- Define and communicate design vision, principles, and best practices across teams and stakeholders.
- Manage and mentor UX / UI designers, providing feedback, guidance, and career support.
- Collaborate closely with product, development, and business teams to ensure design excellence and consistency.
- Champion accessibility, usability, and evidence-based design across all digital initiatives.
- Help evolve and maintain a scalable design system and design standards.
What We're Looking For
8+ years of experience in UX / UI design, including leadership or management experience.Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design work across complex digital products.Excellent command of tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.Deep understanding of user research, interaction design, and usability principles.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Experience working in agile or cross-functional product teams.Fluent in English.Nice to Have
Experience building and maintaining design systems.Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG).Experience leading distributed or international design teams.What's on Offer
Competitive, negotiable salary aligned with experience and local market benchmarks.Hybrid working model – flexible balance between home and office (Barcelona).The chance to lead impactful design initiatives with global reach.Collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture.If you're passionate about human-centered design and want to lead a team shaping meaningful digital experiences, we'd love to hear from you.