About IGT1 Lanka

IGT1 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 and also a sister company of IFS.

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: Sitecore

Sitecore delivers a composable digital experience platform that empowers the world’s smartest and largest brands to build lifelong relationships with their customers. A highly decorated industry leader, Sitecore is the leading company bringing together content, commerce, and data into one connected platform that delivers millions of digital experiences every day. Thousands of blue-chip companies including American Express, Porsche, Starbucks, L’Oréal, and Volvo Cars rely on Sitecore to provide more engaging, personalized experiences for their customers.

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:

Strategic UX Leadership

• Contribute to shaping product direction by translating company goals and user needs into actionable UX strategies.
• Take initiative in identifying opportunities for product and design improvements, helping squads make informed, user-centered decisions.
• Champion a design culture that balances user value, technical feasibility, and business outcomes.

Design Ownership & Mentorship

• Lead and support UX Designers in crafting intuitive and efficient interfaces across web and mobile.
• Help designers navigate complex design challenges by providing guidance, structure, and feedback.
• Drive the adoption and evolution of the design system to ensure coherence, scalability, and speed.

Influence and Decision-Making in Squads

• Actively participate in squad-level discussions to shape solutions from early discovery through delivery.
• Bring a design perspective to trade-offs and prioritization conversations, and help teams align on decisions that serve both users and the business.
• Use your experience to accelerate progress in projects where direction is unclear or stakes are high.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with POs, engineers, and other stakeholders to co-create and validate solutions.
• Ensure the design intent is clearly communicated, understood, and implemented as envisioned.
• Collaborate closely with cross-regional teams to prioritize and implement design refinements, ensuring iterative improvements are aligned with user needs and business goals.

Quality, Testing and Validation

• Establish practices for visual QA, bug triage, and consistent adherence to design standards.
• Leverage user feedback and behavior data to drive iterative improvements and maintain a high-quality experience.

Documentation and Design Support

• Maintain detailed, accessible documentation for UI architecture, key flows, and interaction patterns.
• Act as a reliable design partner for developers by answering questions, clarifying interactions, and reviewing implementations.

Preferred Skills 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