Surge Global is a digital consultancy that leverages marketing, data, and technology to help businesses grow. As Sri Lanka’s leading digital firm, we employ the best content, creative, design & engineering talent the country has to offer.

Embracing a culture of transparency and equality in the workplace, we’ve built an environment helping Sri Lanka’s best marketing and creative talent thrive. Our team looks at untangling multivariate problems with an open mind and the willingness to constantly test and learn.

With our headquarters in Colombo Sri Lanka, we help scale startups to Fortune 500 companies across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Sri Lanka.

As a Senior UI/UX Lead, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of intuitive, visually stunning user interfaces and experiences for our clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, user needs, and business objectives to translate them into compelling design solutions. Your expertise in UI/UX design principles, industry best practices, and emerging technologies will drive the success of our projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the UI/UX design process from concept to delivery, ensuring high-quality, user-centered design solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and establish design goals.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analysis to gain insights into user behavior and preferences.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and design mockups to illustrate design concepts and interactions.
• Develop comprehensive UI/UX design systems, style guides, and documentation to ensure consistency across projects.
• Mentor and guide the team of UI/UX Designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering their growth and development.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design tools to continuously improve our design processes and capabilities.
• Present design concepts and proposals to clients and stakeholders, articulating the rationale behind design decisions and incorporating feedback into iterations.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure the seamless implementation of designs, maintaining design integrity throughout the development process.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a proven track record of delivering successful design solutions for web and mobile applications with a minimum of 2+ years experience in a leadership role managing and leading a team of UI/UX Designers.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or similar.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX design principles, usability principles, and interaction design best practices.
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and data analysis to inform design decisions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and develop the skill-set of the UI/UX team and foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Experience working in an Agile environment and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• A portfolio showcasing your UI/UX design work, including wireframes, prototypes, and design systems, demonstrating your creative vision, critical thinking and attention to detail.