Lead UX Designer (IGT1 Lanka: Poka)

About IGT1 Lanka

IGT1 Lanka is a rapidly growing offshore technology and talent solutions company based in Port City Colombo. We are a fully owned subsidiary of IGT I Holdings Sweden AB, funded by the three of world’s leading private equity firms; EQT Group, Hg, and TA Associates. We’re also proud to be a sister company of IFS, Sri Lanka’s largest and most established technology company.

At IGT1 Lanka, we partner with global businesses to scale operations, accelerate innovation, and build world-class SaaS platforms through high-quality offshore delivery. Our people-first culture champions diversity, teamwork, and continuous learning, creating an environment where talent thrives.

With a team of over 400 professionals and counting, we are always looking for passionate, skilled individuals who want to make a global impact while being part of something extraordinary.

Through our offshore collaboration model, you'll be embedded within the team of one of our esteemed international clients, contributing directly to high-impact, enterprise-level initiatives.

About the client: Poka

At Poka, we're reinventing how frontline teams work, learn, and solve problems every day. We're the leading platform for connected workers in manufacturing. Our software enables operators to share knowledge, collaborate in real time, and drive continuous improvement. Imagine Facebook and YouTube combined and designed for the production floor! We're proud to support global leaders like Nestlé, Bosch, Kraft, and Danone in their digital transformation.

About the Role: 

We're looking for an experienced Lead UX Designer to drive user experience strategy, lead and mentor a small team of designers and help shape product direction with a strong AI-first mindset. This role is ideal for a proactive communicator and creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering high-impact user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Leadership: 

• Guide Product Designers to develop visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces across web and mobile platforms. 

• Drive the implementation and maintain design system components, ensuring visual and functional consistency throughout  the application. 

Answering Design-Oriented Questions: 

• Provide support to fellow front-end and iOS developers by answering design-oriented questions. 

• Share insights and guidance on design principles, best practices, and UI/UX considerations. 

Testing and Validation: 

• Conduct comprehensive testing of the UI to identify and rectify bugs, issues, and deviations from our design standards. 

• Implement a visual validation process to certify that a project is completed in adherence to the established design standards, ensuring a consistent and polished user experience. 

Communication and Collaboration: 

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering and design,  to ensure designs are implemented accurately and effectively. 

• Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions to team members and stakeholders. 

Documentation: 

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for design specifications and requirements to facilitate a smooth design handoff process. Detailing UI architecture, guidelines, interactions and key elements to ensure effective knowledge transfer and helps maintain clarity throughout the development lifecycle. 

Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze user behaviour metrics and feedback to iteratively improve designs

• Collaborate closely with cross-regional teams to prioritize and implement design refinements, ensuring iterative improvements are aligned with user needs and business goals.

Preferred Skils and Experience:

• University degree or equivalent from a related field

• 5 - 8 years of experience in UI/UX design with a proven track record of leading and mentoring high-performing design team

• Proficiency in design tools including  Figma and industry-standard UX research and prototyping tools

• Strong understanding of usability principles, user-centered design practices, and accessibility standards.

• A well-rounded ‘generalist’ mindset with the ability to work across design disciplines

• Passion for emerging technologies with a strong drive to innovate and push design boundaries.

• Ability to champion an AI-first mindset and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Eagerness to get out and learn from users, customers, and stakeholders

• Strong communication skills, capable of clearly articulating design decisions and processes to stakeholders at all levels.

• Proactive team player and Willingness to work collaboratively with a cross-functional teams

• Experience designing for best-of-breed or enterprise-grade business applications will be a plus.

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships. #Li-Hybrid