A Lead UX Designer typically has 7-12 years of experience. Their responsibilities include defining UX vision for multiple products or features, leading design teams, overseeing project execution, setting design system guidelines, advocating for UX across the organization. Their skillset typically includes prototyping, UX research, design strategy, leadership, systems thinking, cross-functional influence.
The average salary for a Lead UX Designer is approximately $179,000 per year, based on 6,300 listings over the past 12 months.
Salary can vary greatly based on location. Lead designers in Cupertino earn about $153,000, whereas their colleagues in San Jose get paid roughly $339,000 per year.