Lead UX Designer

Citi

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Tampa, FL
Salary
$153,600–$230,400 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
57 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today

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Salary context

Below market

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This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $184,175–$243,600 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $192k versus about $214k for comparable roles.

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About Citi

Citi is one of the world’s most trusted financial institutions, proudly serving millions of customers across the United States.

Citi currently has 272 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $125,760–$188,640 across 256 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Lead UX Designer

As a Lead UX Designer, you will contribute to and lead the design of digital products while collaborating with Product, Engineering, and UX Research partners. You will manage the full UX design process, including ideation, wireframing, prototyping, and creating high-fidelity designs. Your daily work involves brainstorming solutions with stakeholders, utilizing Figma to build assets within an established Design System, and ensuring all designs comply with ADA/WCAG accessibility standards. You will also provide ongoing support to engineering teams through regular review checkpoints. The role requires expertise in complex, enterprise-scale, or consumer design projects, specifically within financial services or commercial banking. You must demonstrate proficiency in AI-enabled design tools, generative design, and agile methodology to solve complex problems for users in a professional environment.

What you'll do

  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma and the established Design System.
  • Apply research and testing to inform, validate, and ensure designs follow industry best practices.
  • Deliver high-quality design assets and clear guidance to engineering teams for implementation.
  • Provide ongoing support to engineering through regular UX review checkpoints to ensure build quality.
  • Ensure all designs comply with ADA/WCAG standards for accessibility.
  • Lead, train, and develop junior team members while moderating conflicts between colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Define UX standards and practices while leading the wider UX community.
  • Manage project risks and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of design projects.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of overall experience.
  • 7+ years of industry UX Design experience.
  • Experience on complex, enterprise-scale or consumer design projects.
  • Outstanding skills in professional design tools like Figma.
  • Experience working with and contributing to Design Systems.
  • Proven ability to leverage AI-enabled design tools and workflows strategically.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Master’s degree (preferred).

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