eCommerce UI/UX Design Lead

About the position

At Horizon Hobby, we inspire dreams and help build memories! Our company is the leader in the global Radio Control industry. We offer tremendous opportunities for growth and development and a full array of benefits including discounts on our products! We are currently hiring an eCommerce UI/UX Design Lead! As a UX/UI Design Lead, you will play a pivotal role in designing and driving enhancement of user interfaces across multiple websites. You will collaborate closely with brand teams, developers, SEO Specialist, project manager and site merchandisers to create high-quality, user-friendly products that meet both business and user needs. This position requires a deep understanding of user-centered design principles in headless architecture and a passion for driving intuitive and engaging digital experiences. Typical pay for this position is $65,000-85,000/year. The final offer for this position will be based on the unique experience and qualifications of the candidate selected. This position may also be eligible for a bonus not included in the base pay range.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points through interviews, surveys, usability tests, and data analysis.
• Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and user flows to visualize design concepts and demonstrate functionality.
• Design clean, modern, and visually appealing user interfaces that align with brand guidelines while ensuring usability and accessibility while engaging the RC enthusiast and drives conversion.
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure designs are aligned with business goals and technical feasibility.
• Perform UAT and gather feedback to iterate on designs and ensure a frictionless, positive user experience.
• Stay up to date with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies, and advocate for innovative design solutions.
• Contribute to and maintain the company's Figma design system to ensure consistency and coherence across all websites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years proven experience as a UX/UI Designer or Specialist, preferably working with headless CMS and API-driven architectures.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks (React, Vue, Next.js, or similar).
• Experience integrating design with headless CMS solutions such as Contentstack, Contentful, or Amplience.
• Knowledge of usability principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and design systems.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with development, marketing, and merchandising teams.
• Knowledge of A/B testing and analytics tools for UX research and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present and explain design concepts effectively.
• Detail-Oriented, Yet Agile - You obsess over pixels, but move fast to deliver high-quality work.
• Understanding of data-driven design and the ability to make informed design decisions.
• Experience with animation and interaction design.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Discounts on Products