Lead UX Designer

Lead UX Designer Lennox International - 3.2 Richardson, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Web accessibility Color theory Visual design Visual communication design User research for product design Cross-functional collaboration Figma Data-driven decision making Prototypes Cross-functional communication Full Job Description Lennox (

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LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member's contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us. As a Lead UX Designer , you will be a design expert shaping the user experience for our digital products while driving strategic initiatives. You will lead high-priority, complex projects from concept to execution, working closely with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, high-quality designs. Be a key hands-on design contributor, actively working in Figma to create high-fidelity wireframes, prototypes, and interaction designs that align with business and user needs. Create visually stunning, brand-aligned interfaces with meticulous attention to detail. Set the standard for craft and quality in UI design, mentoring peers through example and critique. Own and execute end-to-end UX design processes, from research and discovery through to final execution, ensuring thoughtful, scalable solutions. Lead UX strategy for major digital initiatives while also rolling up your sleeves to refine the details and interactions of your designs. Partner with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define problems, develop solutions, and validate designs through usability testing and research. Champion design thinking and best practices, facilitating workshops, critiques, and working sessions to ensure a shared UX vision. Advocate for users at every step, leveraging data, research, and testing to ensure user-centered outcomes. Present designs and strategies to leadership, ensuring alignment and buy-in for key initiatives. Stay ahead of UX trends and emerging technologies to continuously elevate our design practice and digital experiences. Leverage AI-assisted design and research tools to accelerate discovery, synthesis, ideation, and iteration (for example, AI Design workflows), while maintaining high standards for craft, accessibility, and user trust.

WHAT DRIVES SUCCESS

Having the right qualifications is only a part of what it takes to be a successful employee. At Lennox International, we believe in following a set of behaviors and competencies to achieve your full potential. In this position, it is vital that you embody these core competencies:

User-Centered Mindset:

You advocate for the user at every stage of the design process, ensuring intuitive, accessible, and high-impact experiences. You take a hands-on approach to translating user insights into detailed, data-driven, and well-crafted designs.

Strategic Thinking:

You think beyond individual projects, aligning design decisions with long-term business goals. You anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and craft solutions that scale effectively.

Collaboration & Influence:

You work seamlessly across teams, communicating design rationale with clarity and confidence. You foster alignment, build relationships, and drive consensus to elevate the role of design within the organization.

Ownership & Execution:

You show pride in "getting the job done." You follow through, deliver high-quality work, and you do it on time. Whether tackling a complex problem or refining small details, you are results-driven and committed to excellence. 8+ years of experience in UX and product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions for complex projects. Expert-level proficiency in Figma , with specialist-level expertise in UX design, prototyping, and high-fidelity UI execution. Exceptional visual design skills , with a portfolio demonstrating mastery of UI, typography, color theory, and layout. A keen eye for detail and a passion for pixel-perfect execution. You care deeply about the craft of design and consistently deliver polished, production-ready assets. A proven track record as a key design contributor on high-impact digital initiatives, balancing both strategic vision and hands-on execution. Strong qualitative and quantitative user research experience, ensuring data-driven design decisions. Excellent ability to present and defend design decisions to senior leadership, product managers, and engineers. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders. Experience leveraging AI in UX (AI Design) to speed up design and research workflows, such as drafting concepts, summarizing insights, generating variations, building interactive prototypes, or supporting usability analysis, is a plus. Experience managing and evolving design systems to ensure consistency, scalability, and seamless collaboration across teams is a plus. Experience designing for accessibility and inclusive design principles. A bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, UX/UI Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).