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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead UX Designer - **Company:** Cricut, Inc. - **Location:** South Jordan, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** A/B Testing, Apple IOS, Software Applications, Computer Engineering, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Sciences, Interaction Design, Mobile Application Software, Material Design, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/lead-ux-designer-cricut-8719476 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), interaction design, graphic design, industrial design, information science, computer science or a related field. Graduate degree is a plus. * 5+ years of work experience designing web and mobile applications and applying user-centered techniques. * Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and inspiring other product designers in their craft. * Proven track record of successful product releases in which you guided a team through a user-centered product design process. * Ability to grasp product requirements and scope design work accordingly, with careful attention to detail. * Strong ability to collaborate with teams across varying disciplines (hardware engineering, software development, marketing, etc.) to create a holistic product experience. * Passion for innovation and a "can do" attitude. * Keen attention to detail and systems thinking. * Thoughtful and well-presented portfolio of UX design solutions * Ability to interpret and act on design feedback from both collaborators and stakeholders * Excellent presentation and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely articulate solutions, design rationale and process to colleagues in different disciplines, stakeholders and executives. * Ability to discuss high level concepts and detailed design with equal fluency. * Well-versed in applying quantitative data and a wide range of qualitative user insight techniques to drive prototypes and decision making. * Demonstrated eye for visual design * A strong grasp of current UI/UX trends and platforms (e.g., iOS and Material Design guidelines). * Experience designing for combined hardware and software interaction, community features and/or data-driven experiences are a plus. * Crafting experience not necessary., We're looking for A-players -people who don't just meet expectations, but consistently exceed them. If you thrive in dynamic environments and find joy in turning challenges into momentum, keep reading. Here's what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut): You have a bias for urgency. You don't wait for perfect clarity to take action-you start, learn, and adjust. You believe that speed matters, especially when paired with thoughtfulness. You ask: "What can move forward today?" and push past inertia. You set high standards-especially for yourself. You're proud of your work and protective of your reputation. You take ownership, deliver quality, and don't cut corners. You hold yourself accountable without waiting to be asked. You stay focused when things are moving fast. You can identify what really matters and don't get distracted by noise. You prioritize well, and manage your time wisely. You collaborate like a pro. You elevate the people around you, communicate clearly, and give thoughtful feedback. You're low ego, high output-and your team loves working with you. ## Description * Lead the design work for software applications for both desktop and mobile devices across a range of operating systems. * Reinforce a learning mindset: Participate in user research and A/B testing, advocate for our users at every step of the way, and leverage findings artfully to continuously improve designs. * Bring a keen understanding of our users' motivations, goals and needs to help define new features, functions and products. * Extend and evolve our UX design language to craft elegant and consistent design experiences. * Foster successful collaboration with software product managers and software developers to drive solutions through to completion. * Help evolve our design processes and deliverables to best meet the needs of a growing organization, as well as increase efficiency within the UX group. * Capture ideas and solutions in varying levels of fidelity, as the situation warrants - from whiteboard sketches to flow charts to interactive prototypes. * Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. * Closely collaborate with other designers on the UX team and provide mentorship where needed. ## Related Videos - [Xcode development redefAIned](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100195-xcode-development-redefained) - [Bringing the power of AI to your application.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1010-bringing-the-power-of-ai-to-your-application) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [What If We Designed Employee Experience Like a Customer Journey?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1824-what-if-we-designed-employee-experience-like-a-customer-journey) - [Would You Buy Your Own HR? 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