Co-nexus
Lead UX/UI Designer (Onsite 5 days in Irvine)
We are looking for a Lead UX/UI Designer to shape the design of a next-generation social application. In this role, you'll translate bold conceptual frameworks into breakthrough user experiences across web and mobile platforms. You'll lead UX/UI execution, design systems, and user engagement models in collaboration with product and engineering teams. This is a senior role for a designer who thrives on pushing past conventional patterns to create entirely new interaction paradigms.
Responsibilities Lead UX/UI design for social applications with gamified and interactive features Define information architecture, interaction models, and design systems Translate complex concepts into intuitive, production-ready designs Drive user research and apply data-driven insights to design decisions Collaborate with engineering teams to balance vision with technical constraints Mentor designers and set standards for design excellence Requirements
8+ years of UX/UI design experience with shipped digital products at scale Portfolio showcasing innovative, complex interface design projects Mastery of
Figma
for design, prototyping, and systems work Strong understanding of frontend development constraints and mobile-first design Background in social platforms, gaming UX, or experimental digital experiences Proven ability to challenge conventional design patterns and deliver new paradigms Nice to Have
Frontend development knowledge (React, HTML, CSS) Experience with animation/motion design (Framer Motion, GSAP, etc.) Familiarity with alternative platforms (decentralized, niche, or cultural communities) What We Offer
Opportunity to define new standards in social platform design Creative freedom and direct collaboration with product and engineering leadership Competitive compensation and equity participation Work on projects at the intersection of social interaction, art, and technology
We are looking for a Lead UX/UI Designer to shape the design of a next-generation social application. In this role, you'll translate bold conceptual frameworks into breakthrough user experiences across web and mobile platforms. You'll lead UX/UI execution, design systems, and user engagement models in collaboration with product and engineering teams. This is a senior role for a designer who thrives on pushing past conventional patterns to create entirely new interaction paradigms.
Responsibilities Lead UX/UI design for social applications with gamified and interactive features Define information architecture, interaction models, and design systems Translate complex concepts into intuitive, production-ready designs Drive user research and apply data-driven insights to design decisions Collaborate with engineering teams to balance vision with technical constraints Mentor designers and set standards for design excellence Requirements
8+ years of UX/UI design experience with shipped digital products at scale Portfolio showcasing innovative, complex interface design projects Mastery of
Figma
for design, prototyping, and systems work Strong understanding of frontend development constraints and mobile-first design Background in social platforms, gaming UX, or experimental digital experiences Proven ability to challenge conventional design patterns and deliver new paradigms Nice to Have
Frontend development knowledge (React, HTML, CSS) Experience with animation/motion design (Framer Motion, GSAP, etc.) Familiarity with alternative platforms (decentralized, niche, or cultural communities) What We Offer
Opportunity to define new standards in social platform design Creative freedom and direct collaboration with product and engineering leadership Competitive compensation and equity participation Work on projects at the intersection of social interaction, art, and technology