Principal UX Designer, Boston

About the position

Lab49 is expanding its Design team and is looking for a Principal UX Designer to lead the design of cutting-edge desktop, web, and mobile applications for our clients. In this role, you will drive the UX strategy, collaborate with stakeholders, and shape the design direction of complex financial and enterprise solutions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned UX leader with strong problem-solving skills, a passion for elegant design solutions, and the ability to thrive in a client-facing environment. You will work closely with development teams, product managers, and visual designers to create intuitive, high-impact user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX strategy and execution for enterprise-level applications, ensuring best-in-class user experiences.
• Define and oversee the user experience, including workflows, layouts, interactions, and data visualizations.
• Conduct user research, synthesize insights, and translate findings into actionable design solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to understand business needs, present design concepts, and refine solutions based on feedback.
• Mentor and guide UX designers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Partner with development teams to ensure seamless implementation of designs.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in UX Design, Interaction Design, or Information Architecture.
• Expertise in designing complex, data-driven applications with a strong focus on usability.
• Proven ability to drive UX strategy and influence product direction.
• Hands-on experience with user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to stakeholders.
• Ability to balance business goals, technical constraints, and user needs to create effective solutions.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HCI, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, or a related field.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with payments and/or Treasury is a plus.
• Experience designing enterprise-level financial or trading applications.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, trading platforms, or investment tools.