Lead UX / UI Designer

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

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Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and entrepreneurial

Lead UX / UI Designer

to drive the user experience and interface design for a key digital transformation initiative. This role is responsible for leading the full end-to-end design processfrom research to final UIwhile helping shape product strategy in close partnership with Product, Engineering, Data, and Business stakeholders.

This position requires a passionate, hands-on design leader who can build modern, scalable experiences and design systems from the ground up, while influencing the evolution of design culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Own the entire UX and UI lifecycle, including research, persona creation, wireframes, prototypes, usability testing, and final high-fidelity UI design

Partner with product managers and developers to influence roadmap decisions and deliver intuitive, scalable interfaces for complex enterprise workflows

Build and lead the development of a comprehensive design system in partnership with other UX team members across the organization

Conduct user research and usability testing using both qualitative and quantitative methods, synthesizing findings into actionable design insights

Collaborate with global teams (U.S., EMEA, APAC) to ensure design consistency and cultural relevance across regions

Apply and promote design best practices, including accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508), responsive UI, and systems thinking

Leverage AI-based tools to accelerate design workflows, test concepts, and improve outcomes through innovation

Champion a customer-obsessed mindset across teams and contribute to the evolution of a human-centered design culture

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in UX and UI design with a strong portfolio of end-to-end digital product work

Proven ability to deliver high-fidelity designs and scalable design systems in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar

Deep understanding of UX research methodologies and the ability to conduct usability tests, surveys, and stakeholder interviews

Experience working in cross-functional product teams and collaborating with Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Marketing stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to influence product strategy while executing design deliverables independently

Strong familiarity with modern product development processes (Agile / Scrum) and global team collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in 01 product development environments

Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills across all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing IoT or complex data / interaction-heavy interfaces

Familiarity with AI / ML tools that enhance UX / UI workflows

Experience in e-commerce, B2B / B2C, or life sciences / biotech environments

Knowledge of accessibility and compliance standards (e.g., WCAG, 508, FDA frameworks)

Tools & Technologies

Workflow :

Jira, Confluence, SharePoint

Presentation & Storytelling :

PowerPoint, Miro, FigJam

AI Tools :

Midjourney, ChatGPT, Galileo AI, or similar for design acceleration

EOE M / F / Disabled / VET

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at Recruiting@azenta.com for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

United States Base Compensation : $155,000.00 - $194,000.00

Azenta Inc.

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity

Job Title

Lead UX / UI Designer

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and entrepreneurial

Lead UX / UI Designer

to drive the user experience and interface design for a key digital transformation initiative. This role is responsible for leading the full end-to-end design processfrom research to final UIwhile helping shape product strategy in close partnership with Product, Engineering, Data, and Business stakeholders.

This position requires a passionate, hands-on design leader who can build modern, scalable experiences and design systems from the ground up, while influencing the evolution of design culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Own the entire UX and UI lifecycle, including research, persona creation, wireframes, prototypes, usability testing, and final high-fidelity UI design

Partner with product managers and developers to influence roadmap decisions and deliver intuitive, scalable interfaces for complex enterprise workflows

Build and lead the development of a comprehensive design system in partnership with other UX team members across the organization

Conduct user research and usability testing using both qualitative and quantitative methods, synthesizing findings into actionable design insights

Collaborate with global teams (U.S., EMEA, APAC) to ensure design consistency and cultural relevance across regions

Apply and promote design best practices, including accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508), responsive UI, and systems thinking

Leverage AI-based tools to accelerate design workflows, test concepts, and improve outcomes through innovation

Champion a customer-obsessed mindset across teams and contribute to the evolution of a human-centered design culture

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in UX and UI design with a strong portfolio of end-to-end digital product work

Proven ability to deliver high-fidelity designs and scalable design systems in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar

Deep understanding of UX research methodologies and the ability to conduct usability tests, surveys, and stakeholder interviews

Experience working in cross-functional product teams and collaborating with Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Marketing stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to influence product strategy while executing design deliverables independently

Strong familiarity with modern product development processes (Agile / Scrum) and global team collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in 01 product development environments

Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills across all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing IoT or complex data / interaction-heavy interfaces

Familiarity with AI / ML tools that enhance UX / UI workflows

Experience in e-commerce, B2B / B2C, or life sciences / biotech environments

Knowledge of accessibility and compliance standards (e.g., WCAG, 508, FDA frameworks)

Tools & Technologies

Design :

Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Miro, InVision

Research & Testing :

Maze, Optimal Workshop, UserTesting, Lookback

Workflow :

Jira, Confluence, SharePoint

Presentation & Storytelling :

PowerPoint, Miro, FigJam

AI Tools :

Midjourney, ChatGPT, Galileo AI, or similar for design acceleration

EOE M / F / Disabled / VET

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at Recruiting@azenta.com for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

United States Base Compensation : $155,000.00 - $194,000.00

The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure. Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications), qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.

About Us

Azenta is a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and multiomics services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally.

We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.

As a global leader in R&D multiomics services, Azenta Life Sciences, leads the way in providing superior data quality with unparalleled technical support to enable researchers around the world to advance their scientific discoveries faster than ever before.

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