Lead UX Designer

This candidate must be willing to be hybrid in our Utah office.

The UX team at Cricut is responsible for user research interaction design and visual design of software applications across desktop and mobile platforms. We design intuitive easy-to-use software that inspires our customers and helps them design and make unique personalized projects. 

The team is uniquely positioned with direct connections to the executive team and CEO - and we collaborate across the organization to ensure hardware content materials and software all work together to deliver awesome experiences. Our UX team members come from varied backgrounds and experience; all of us were drawn to the mission of empowering every person to be creative. 

As a Lead UX Designer within the UX team at Cricut youll lead the creation of thoughtful and compelling user experiences to elevate the brand and introduce Cricut to a wider audience. Youll provide design thought leadership and work on complex and interesting UX projects spanning multiple platforms including mobile and desktop software. Youll be a hands-on contributor committed to creating industry-leading experiences for some of the most engaged user groups youll ever encounter. Put aside your assumptions and drop us a linethis opportunity is not to be missed.  

Responsibilities 

• 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. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors 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.

Additional Information :

Weve got you covered
At Cricut we take care of our people. Enjoy competitive Medical Dental and Vision coverage a 401(k) match generous PTO tuition reimbursement and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. Youll also get exclusive employee discountsand best of all youll be surrounded by some of the most talented and creative individuals out there.

A Quick Note Before You Apply

Cricut is in a powerful chapter of transformation. Were evolving fastrefining our strategy growing our teams and raising the bar across the board. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of personbut its not for everyone.

Were looking for A playerspeople who dont just meet expectations but consistently exceed them. If you thrive in dynamic environments and find joy in turning challenges into momentum keep reading.

Heres what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):

You have a bias for urgency.
You dont wait for perfect clarity to take actionyou 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 standardsespecially for yourself.
Youre proud of your work and protective of your reputation. You take ownership deliver quality and dont 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 dont 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. Youre low ego high outputand your team loves working with you.

One More Thing (Its a Big One):
This role is in-office at least 34 days per week.
We believe that real collaboration innovation and culture are built face-to-face. If youre energized by working alongside smart kind creative peopleand enjoy those unplanned hallway conversations that spark great ideasyoull love it here.

If youre looking for a fully remote role this likely isnt the right time or place. But if youre excited by challenge purpose and building something better wed love to hear from you.

Lets make something amazingtogether.

What to Do Next: 

Please attach your resume including links to your portfolio where applicable. If you want to show your super powers in other ways include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut is an employer who values individuality equality and diversity so tell us what youre all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast whether you think you are a good one or not we would love to hear about it when you send us your information!

At Cricut we celebrate inclusion and diversity. Cricut is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Cricut prohibits discrimination based on race color religion sex sexual identity gender identity marital status veteran status nationality citizenship age disability medical condition pregnancy or any other unlawful consideration. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Cricut participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time