UX/UI Designer at WebstaurantStore

At WebstaurantStore, our mission is to help businesses succeed by providing everything they need to operate effectively.

From essential supplies to specialized products and services, we make it easier for customers to manage their businesses efficiently, maximize profitability, and operate with confidence.

Our private label brands are an increasingly important part of this mission, and the marketing websites representing these brands play a vital role in establishing credibility, showcasing product quality, and strengthening customer relationships.

WebstaurantStore are seeking an experienced UI/UX Design Manager to lead a small team of designers responsible for creating and improving marketing websites for our private label brands.

In this role, you will oversee the design process from initial discovery through final delivery, guiding designers in developing visually engaging, brand-consistent digital experiences that build customer trust, communicate product value, and encourage deeper engagement with our broader business ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing a team of at least three designers while balancing direct design contributions with mentorship, professional development, and team collaboration.

You should also be comfortable working closely with marketing and engineering teams to transform brand strategies into effective digital experiences.

Job Location

Remote: Applicants must be legal residents of one of the following states in the USA: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY.

Only W-2 employment candidates will be considered. H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Design Practice (35%)

• Provide constructive creative direction and practical feedback that strengthens designers’ skills, design quality, and critical thinking.
• Collaborate with brand and marketing teams to establish the visual identity and storytelling approach for individual private label websites.
• Uphold high design standards across visual presentation, user interactions, and overall customer experience.
• Lead discovery activities and guide teams in balancing project scope, business impact, and design excellence.

People Management & Development (35%)

• Mentor and support designers through consistent feedback, coaching, and individual development planning.
• Build a positive team environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, continuous learning, and professional excellence.
• Ensure designers understand brand objectives, customer expectations, and website performance goals.
• Work alongside senior design leadership on recruitment, performance evaluations, and employee development initiatives.

Business & Strategic Alignment (20%)

• Convert brand strategies and customer insights into actionable design priorities and project deliverables for each private label website.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration among design, marketing, and development teams.
• Represent design and brand experience considerations during project planning and business decisions.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects focused on improving website usability, consistency, and overall performance across the private label portfolio.

Operations & Process Improvement (10%)

• Identify opportunities to improve team workflows, communication, efficiency, and collaboration.
• Help develop and maintain shared resources, including design libraries, brand standards, and project documentation.
• Oversee project planning, progress tracking, and timely delivery across multiple brand websites.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work while sitting or standing and using a personal computer.
• Effective communication skills involving speech, vision, and hearing.
• Regular use of hands for basic gripping and detailed manual tasks.
• Occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Professional Experience

At least eight years of experience in UI/UX design, including three or more years managing designers or leading design teams.

A strong portfolio showcasing completed marketing or brochure websites with effective brand storytelling and visual communication.

Demonstrated ability to elevate design standards and connect design decisions to brand objectives and measurable business results.

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and a working understanding of front-end development to facilitate effective communication between design and engineering.

Advanced proficiency in Figma, with knowledge of design systems, brand standards, UX research methodologies, and accessibility best practices.

Education

A formal degree is not required for this position. WebstaurantStore prioritizes relevant professional experience, practical skills, and alignment with the company’s core values.

Preferred Traits & Skills

• Ability to maintain high design standards while delivering practical, business-focused solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish clarity and alignment between creative and business teams.
• An approachable and empathetic leadership style that encourages trust, collaboration, and individual growth.
• Strong interest in creating intuitive, engaging, and memorable brand experiences that connect with customers.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.