Lead UX Designer | EMEA | Contract

Imagine guiding the entire user experience journey for some of the world's most recognized brands. That's precisely the opportunity awaiting a visionary Lead UX Designer at Fueled. We're on the hunt for a leader who thrives on transforming complex challenges into elegant, intuitive digital products. If you're someone who embraces ambiguity, loves to collaborate, and prioritizes meaningful action, you might be the perfect fit to make a truly impactful difference with our remote team across EMEA.

Overview

Fueled stands as a premier digital strategy, design, and engineering agency, renowned for crafting hundreds of impactful digital products and experiences. Our team, comprised of over 300 talented individuals, has partnered with industry giants like Google, Apple, The New York Times, ESPN, Victoria’s Secret, MGM Resorts, Albertsons, and CLEAR. As a Lead UX Designer, you will become a pivotal force in shaping these groundbreaking digital futures. This is a fully remote contract role, specifically open to applicants based in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Our intentionally remote culture values flexibility, creativity, and the application of cutting edge technology, providing an environment where your contributions directly influence both users and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end to end UX direction across client engagements, shaping experiences that are intuitive, scalable, and ready to ship.
Collaborate closely with UX, design, and engineering teams to define and execute project goals effectively.
Guide the creation of thoughtful solutions, supporting great work across the entire design and development team.
Champion user centered design principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
Translate complex business requirements into clear, user friendly interfaces and flows.
Mentor junior designers and actively contribute to the growth and development of our design talent.
Present design concepts and strategic rationale clearly and compellingly to clients and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Proven experience, typically 5+ years, in a Lead UX Designer or similar senior role within a fast paced agency environment.
A compelling portfolio showcasing a strong understanding of user centered design principles, sophisticated problem solving, and successful product launches.
Expertise in a broad range of UX methodologies including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
Proficiency with industry standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders and guiding teams with clarity.
A deep understanding of current web and mobile technologies, alongside best practices for accessibility and responsive design.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor design teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Must be based in the EMEA region and authorized to work as a contractor.

What You'll Gain

The opportunity to make a significant impact on high profile projects for world renowned brands.
A collaborative, supportive, and intentionally remote work environment that truly values your creativity and expertise.
Exposure to cutting edge technologies and challenging design problems that will continually push your skills forward.
The chance to lead and mentor talented designers, contributing directly to their professional growth and the team's success.
Flexibility and autonomy in a culture that genuinely trusts its team members to deliver exceptional results.
Be part of a growing, global agency with a strong reputation for design excellence and innovation.