Director, UX​/UI

Director, UX/UI

Department: UX

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US

Description

Shape the Future of Work with Eptura

At Eptura, we're not just another tech company-we're a global leader transforming the way people, workplaces, and assets connect. Our innovative worktech solutions empower 25 million users across 115 countries to thrive in a digitally connected world. Trusted by 45% of Fortune 500 companies, we're redefining workplace innovation and driving success for organizations around the globe.

Job Description
The Director of UI/UX will be responsible for executing the overall user experience strategy across Eptura's product portfolio as astrategic leader. This role requires a visionary design leader who can balance hands-on design excellence with strategic thinking, leading a team of talented designers and researchers to create intuitive, elegant, and effective user experiences that leverage AI to drive business growth and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Execute and communicate on the 3-year vision and extend that vision beyond 2028 for the overarching UI/UX vision and strategy aligned with company objectives and product roadmap
• Partner with executive leadership, product management, engineering, and marketing to ensure design excellence is embedded throughout the organization
• Drive design innovation and champion best-in-class practices that reinforce Eptura's position as a leader in user experience
• Build and champion a user-centered design culture across the organization
• Manage and enhance the UI/UX budget, resources, and tools

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of UX/UI designers and recruit and retain top design talent to support business growth
• Work with leaders across the company to ensure functional alignment, motivation and on-time delivery of functionality
• Advance the craft of design and UI/UX through continuous coaching and inclusion of AI functionality
• Establish clear career paths, provide ongoing coaching, and foster professional development opportunities
• Create an inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages creativity, experimentation, and continuous learning

Design Process & Execution

• Establish and evolve design systems, patterns, and guidelines that ensure consistency and efficiency across all products
• Champion user research and data-driven design decisions through qualitative and quantitative methods
• Oversee the end-to-end design process from concept through implementation, ensuring quality and timely delivery
• Lead design reviews and provide constructive feedback to elevate design quality
• Balance user needs, business goals, and technical constraints to deliver optimal solutions

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Product Management to influence product strategy and roadmap prioritization, collaborate with Engineering to ensure design feasibility and high-quality implementation and with Marketing to ensure brand consistency and compelling go-to-market positioning
• Present design strategies and recommendations to executive leadership and stakeholders
• Evangelize the value of design throughout the organization

Metrics & Excellence

• Define and track key UX metrics and KPIs to measure design impact and user satisfaction
• Conduct competitive analysis and stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies
• Implement processes for continuous improvement based on user feedback and data insights
• Ensure accessibility standards are met across all products

About You

Experience

• 12+ years of experience in UI/UX design with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
• Proven track record of leading design teams to deliver successful B2B or enterprise software products
• Experience managing and scaling design teams of across multiple products or platforms
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional design thinking, problem-solving, and successful product outcomes
• Experience working in agile development environments

Skills & Competencies

• Deep expertise in user-centered design methodologies, design thinking, and research methods
• Strong proficiency in Figma and AI systems
• Expert knowledge of design systems, accessibility standards, and responsive design…