Theta is looking for a Lead UX/UI Designer for a contract role focused on embedding quality design into a long-running program of work. This senior position champions design quality at the governance board level, acts as a consultant and trusted advisor to clients, and fosters long-term relationships to ensure the final product lives up to the design vision.
What You'll Do
- Work with clients to establish and maintain outstanding visual and interactive design.
- Proactively lead the governance of a design system, ensuring all teams have the resources and guidance they need.
- Work with stakeholders to understand the impact of design changes across multiple products.
- Estimate design effort and impact of interface improvements for existing apps.
- Participate in proposals and help respond to new client opportunities.
- Mentor junior developers and share knowledge within the team.
- Stay up to date with design trends and tools.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of commercial experience in interface design for web and mobile apps.
- IT consultancy or design agency experience.
- Demonstrable experience guiding and influencing stakeholder opinions about user experience and interface design.
- Superb communication and collaboration skills.
- Deep interest in the large-scale application of design systems.
- Hands-on experience with responsive design and accessibility standards.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
- Right to work in NZ.
Nice to Have
- Formal design training.
- Experience using design tokens and keeping consistency between the design assets in Figma and in code.
- Strong understanding of HTML5 and CSS.
Technical Stack
- Figma
- HTML5
- CSS
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Theta UX/UI design practice. The role is hands-on with mentoring less experienced team members, and your day-to-day work involves senior stakeholders, developers, and project team members.
Benefits & Compensation
- Professional growth and learning opportunities
- Competitive rates
- Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in the office)
- Internal Referral Incentive
- Staff Assistance Programme
- Daily fresh fruit basket, coffee machine, wide selection of teas and biscuits in all offices.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in Auckland.
We are committed to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion.
