Lead UX/UI Designer

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and entrepreneurial Lead UX/UI Designer to drive the user experience and interface design for a key digital transformation initiative. This role is responsible for leading the full end-to-end design process—from research to final UI—while helping shape product strategy in close partnership with Product, Engineering, Data, and Business stakeholders.

This position requires a passionate, hands-on design leader who can build modern, scalable experiences and design systems from the ground up, while influencing the evolution of design culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the entire UX and UI lifecycle, including research, persona creation, wireframes, prototypes, usability testing, and final high-fidelity UI design
• Partner with product managers and developers to influence roadmap decisions and deliver intuitive, scalable interfaces for complex enterprise workflows
• Build and lead the development of a comprehensive design system in partnership with other UX team members across the organization
• Conduct user research and usability testing using both qualitative and quantitative methods, synthesizing findings into actionable design insights
• Collaborate with global teams (U.S., EMEA, APAC) to ensure design consistency and cultural relevance across regions
• Apply and promote design best practices, including accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508), responsive UI, and systems thinking
• Leverage AI-based tools to accelerate design workflows, test concepts, and improve outcomes through innovation
• Champion a customer-obsessed mindset across teams and contribute to the evolution of a human-centered design culture

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in UX and UI design with a strong portfolio of end-to-end digital product work
• Proven ability to deliver high-fidelity designs and scalable design systems in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar
• Deep understanding of UX research methodologies and the ability to conduct usability tests, surveys, and stakeholder interviews
• Experience working in cross-functional product teams and collaborating with Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Marketing stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to influence product strategy while executing design deliverables independently
• Strong familiarity with modern product development processes (Agile/Scrum) and global team collaboration
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in 0–1 product development environments
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills across all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing IoT or complex data/interaction-heavy interfaces
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools that enhance UX/UI workflows
• Experience in e-commerce, B2B/B2C, or life sciences/biotech environments
• Knowledge of accessibility and compliance standards (e.g., WCAG, 508, FDA frameworks)

Tools & Technologies

• Design: Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Miro, InVision
• Research & Testing: Maze, Optimal Workshop, UserTesting, Lookback
• Workflow: Jira, Confluence, SharePoint
• Presentation & Storytelling: PowerPoint, Miro, FigJam
• AI Tools: Midjourney, ChatGPT, Galileo AI, or similar for design acceleration

EOE  M/F/Disabled/VET

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications),  qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.