Lead UI Designer, Design Systems

Elastic is hiring a Lead UI Designer, Design Systems to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead UI Designer, Design Systems, you'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US). About the role You'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Conduct and apply user research • Design flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups • Collaborate closely with product and engineering • Contribute to and maintain the design system • Iterate based on feedback and data What we offer: • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Annual learning and professional development budget • Home office and wellness stipends • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Flexible working hours across US time zones How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Elastic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Strong visual and interaction design skills • Strong portfolio of shipped work • Ability to give and receive feedback • Understanding of accessibility and usability Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team