Lead Web Designer

Date posted: July 8, 2026

Pay: $89,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Job description:

Syndicate Labs is looking for an experienced Lead Web Designer to join our team in Vista, CA / North County San Diego.

We are growing and looking for someone to strengthen our design leadership, improve creative quality, and help deliver polished, functional websites across a wide range of client projects.

This is a hands-on role for a design-first, build-capable web designer who can create strong UX/UI in Figma, understand how websites are built, and work with WordPress, Elementor, Shopify, WooCommerce, visual builders, and modern AI-enabled workflows.

Our clients come to us for the full website solution, not just something that looks good. We need someone who can think through user experience, structure, messaging, and conversion, then execute at a high level.

You’ll work across a wide range of projects including business websites, e-commerce stores, landing pages, and custom web-based tools, owning design direction and helping bring each project from concept through launch.

Responsibilities

Lead UX/UI direction for website projectsCreate polished Figma designs for websites, e-commerce, and landing pagesTranslate client goals into clear structure, messaging, and design directionDesign key pages (homepages, landing pages, product/category pages, templates)Present design concepts and explain UX/UI decisions to clientsCollaborate with team members and guide production designersDesign and/or build key pages, then direct others to build supporting pagesJump in when needed to refine, build, or finish pagesQA final builds for usability, responsiveness, and visual polishWork with marketing on landing pages and conversion-focused improvementsEnsure design work is polished and ready before client reviewUse AI tools to improve workflow and efficiencyRequired Skills

5+ years of professional web design experienceStrong portfolio of launched websites requiredStrong UX/UI skills with understanding of user flows, structure, and conversionAdvanced Figma experienceExperience with WordPress, Elementor, WooCommerce, Shopify, and visual buildersWorking knowledge of HTML/CSSAbility to build, edit, refine, troubleshoot, or QA website pagesComfortable collaborating with developers on functionality and implementationStrong attention to detail before client reviewComfortable presenting design work to clientsExperience using AI tools in a professional workflowProfessional communication skillsProactive and comfortable taking ownershipPreferred Skills

Agency or client-service experienceDesign system experienceAdobe Creative SuiteBrand or identity workMotion or interactive UICRO, landing pages, or e-commerce UX experienceExperience working in project management tools (ClickUp, Asana, Jira, or similar)Work Location

This is a primarily in-office role based in Vista, CA.

Candidates should expect to work in the office Monday through Friday. Limited remote flexibility may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

This is not a fully remote position. Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the San Diego / North County area.

This Role Is Not a Fit If

You are looking for a fully remote positionYou only want to create mockups and not work with live websitesYou do not want to work with builders, QA, or implementationYou prefer a narrow corporate design roleYou need heavy direction and do not want ownershipYou do not have live website examplesYou are a freelancer, agency, or contractorBenefits

Health insuranceDental insurance401(k) + matchingPaid time off and sick leavePaid federal holidaysPerformance-based bonus incentivesGrowth opportunityCollaborative team environmentApplication Instructions

Please submit:

ResumePortfolio linkAt least three live website examplesA short note describing your role in eachApplications without live website examples and portfolio or web design and UX work will not be considered.

About Syndicate Labs

Established in 2005, Syndicate Labs is an established digital agency with 21+ years in business. We provide web design, development, e-commerce, landing pag