UX Design Lead

Levanta is a leading affiliate marketing platform designed to help Amazon sellers unlock growth through creator-driven commerce. By connecting sellers with a network of vetted creators, Levanta enables performance-based partnerships that drive revenue, increase customer acquisition, and build brand loyalty. Launched in 2023, Levanta has quickly become a go-to platform for sellers seeking to capitalize on the growing power of creators and influencers in digital commerce. Levanta's co-founders previously founded and sold Grovia Partners, a leading affiliate marketing technology-enabled services company, to Acceleration Partners in 2022.

We’re seeking a seasoned UX Design Lead to drive user-centered design at Levanta, a growing marketplace platform. This role is pivotal in creating intuitive experiences that simplify transactions, foster engagement, and differentiate us in a competitive market. You’ll lead end-to-end design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align UX strategies with business goals.

The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with strong business acumen, skilled in user research, prototyping, and designing seamless user flows. If you thrive in fast-paced environments like startups or marketplaces, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct user research through interviews, surveys, and usability testing.
• Understand user needs and validate design hypotheses.
• Create personas and map user journeys to guide design decisions.
• Design user flows to improve usability and streamline interactions.
• Build prototypes to test ideas and simulate user interactions.
• Create intuitive interfaces with clear feedback mechanisms.
• Apply typography, layout, and color theory for visually appealing designs.
• Test designs iteratively using feedback and data to refine solutions.
• Validate assumptions and drive improvements based on test results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor/Master degree in UX Design, HCI, Graphic Design, or related field.
• 5+ years UX experience, with expertise in web, mobile, and responsive platforms.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility standards, inclusive design principles, W3C
• Deep experience working with one or more design tools: Figma, Sketch, v0.Dev
• Basic knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript).
• Familiarity with agile workflows.
• Able to empathize with diverse users and craft balanced solutions.
• Proficient in designing user flows, wireframes, and prototypes.
• Familiar with accessibility standards and inclusive design principles.
• Makes design decisions backed by evidence and data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Growth mindset
• Data-driven decision-making
• Startup experience
• Marketplace experience

Why UX Matters:

UX is massively important for Levanta as a growing marketplace with increasingly complex needs for both Sellers and Creators.

• User Experience = User Love: A great UX makes our platform easy to use and enjoyable, which increases engagement and builds user loyalty
• Simplify Transactions: UX helps streamline engagement between Sellers and Creators, reducing frustration and increasing successful transactions.
• Launch Smarter, Not Harder: By understanding user needs upfront, we avoid costly missteps and accelerate our path to market success.

Leadership:

• Business Acumen: Understand marketplace dynamics and recognize how UX decisions impact business metrics like engagement and revenue.
• Collaboration and Communication: Partner effectively with cross-functional teams and clearly advocate for design decisions aligned with business goals.
• Systems Thinking: Structure content and navigation for clarity and usability across complex systems, considering the entire ecosystem.
• End-to-End Design Ownership: Manage projects from concept to completion, delivering key design assets while collaborating with stakeholders.

*The estimated salary for this role is $130,000-160,000, dependent on experience.

What Levanta Offers:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Open vacation and sick policy, take the time you need.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding startup.
• A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and the impact of every team member on our success.
• Must have a permanent address in one of our hub states: California, Florida, New York, Ohio, Utah, Texas, Michigan, or Washington.