Lead Web Designer

The Lead Web Designer role at Syndicate Labs, based in Vista, California, directs UX and UI strategy while delivering polished, functional websites across client projects. This hands‑on, design‑forward position requires close collaboration with developers and experience with WordPress, Elementor, Shopify, and Figma. Salary is USD 89,000 to 100,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Provide directional UX and UI leadership across website projects from concept to completion

Produce high‑fidelity Figma designs for websites, e‑commerce experiences, and landing pages

Translate client goals into clear information architecture, messaging, and design direction

Design key pages such as homepages, landing pages, product/category pages, and reusable templates

Present design concepts and justify UX/UI decisions to clients

Collaborate with team members and mentor production designers

Design or build core pages and guide others in creating supporting pages

Step in to refine, build, or finalize pages as needed

QA final builds for usability, responsiveness, and visual polish

Partner with marketing on landing pages and conversion‑focused improvements

Ensure design work is polished and ready prior to client review

Leverage AI tools to improve workflow and efficiency

Requirements

5+ years of professional web design experience

Strong portfolio of launched websites

Solid UX/UI expertise with focus on user flows, structure, and conversions

Advanced proficiency with Figma

Experience with WordPress, Elementor, WooCommerce, Shopify, and visual builders

Working knowledge of HTML and CSS

Ability to build, edit, refine, troubleshoot, or QA website pages

Comfortable collaborating with developers on functionality and implementation

Meticulous attention to detail before client review

Confidently present design work to clients

Experience using AI tools within a professional workflow

Professional communication and collaboration skills

Proactive mindset with ownership of projects

Technologies

Figma

WordPress

Elementor

WooCommerce

Shopify

Visual builders

HTML

CSS

AI tools

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plus matching

Paid time off and sick leave

Paid federal holidays

Performance‑based bonus incentives

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Work Location and Onsite Requirements
This is primarily an in‑office role based in Vista, CA. You will work in the office Monday through Friday, with limited remote flexibility considered on a case‑by‑case basis. The position is not fully remote, and candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Diego / North County area.

This role is not a fit if

You are seeking a fully remote position

You prefer only mockups and not work with live websites

You do not want to engage with builders, QA, or implementation

You prefer a narrow corporate design role

You need heavy direction and do not want ownership

You do not have live website examples

You are a freelancer, agency, or contractor

About Syndicate Labs
Established in 2005, Syndicate Labs is a digital agency with more than 21 years of experience. The firm provides web design, development, e‑commerce, landing pages, SEO, PPC, and custom web solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

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