Lead UI Designer

Instacart is hiring a Lead UI Designer to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead UI Designer, 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 — Anywhere in the 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: • Contribute to and maintain the design system • Iterate based on feedback and data • Design flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups • Collaborate closely with product and engineering • Conduct and apply user research What we offer: • Flexible working hours across US time zones • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Paid parental leave • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Home office and wellness stipends How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Instacart 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 • Proficiency in Figma • Understanding of accessibility and usability • Ability to give and receive feedback • Strong visual and interaction design skills Nice to have: • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning