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Description

Robert Half Marketing & Creative is looking for a UX Director for one of our clients in Charlotte, NC! This position is a hybrid contract opportunity.

About the Role:

We are seeking a strategic, visionary, and hands-on UX Director to lead and scale our User Experience team. As a key member of the product leadership group, you will be responsible for shaping the overall UX strategy, leading a team of designers and researchers, and delivering exceptional experiences that delight users and drive business success. The ideal candidate combines deep user empathy, design excellence, and cross-functional leadership to bring our digital experiences to life.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

+ Define and evangelize the UX vision, strategy, and standards aligned with company goals.

+ Manage, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary UX team including product designers, researchers, and UX writers.

+ Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure consistent user-centric design across all touchpoints.

Design Excellence

+ Oversee the design process from discovery to delivery—ensuring intuitive, accessible, and delightful user experiences.

+ Establish and enforce best practices in user research, usability testing, interaction design, and visual design.

+ Champion the use of design systems and scalable processes to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

+ Partner with executive stakeholders to influence product strategy and prioritize initiatives based on user insights and business goals.

+ Work with data, research, and product analytics teams to incorporate quantitative and qualitative insights into the design process.

Team Development

+ Attract, retain, and grow top UX talent through coaching, career development, and performance management.

+ Foster a culture of feedback, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ 8+ years of experience in UX or product design, with 3+ years in a leadership role.

+ Proven track record of leading UX teams in a fast-paced, agile environment.

+ Strong portfolio showcasing design thinking, user-centered processes, and successful product outcomes.

+ Expertise in modern design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe CC, etc.) and familiarity with design systems.

+ Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.

+ Deep understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design.

+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, HCI, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

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