Lead Ui/Ux Designer

Vego Garden is making gardening as accessible and sustainable as possible, while encouraging gardening to be an avenue for personal and community development! 

Since its successful launch in 2020, Vego Garden has quickly become the leading brand in raised garden beds and one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the country. In just five years, our rapid growth has led to the establishment of a 200,000-square-foot headquarters and distribution center, along with a beautiful 5-acre farm.

Today, Vego Garden proudly employs over 100 dedicated team members across the U.S. and internationally. Our high-quality raised garden beds are recognized for their durability, eco-friendly materials, and safety for both children and pets. We are proud to be partnering with Costco, ACE Hardware, Home Depot, Menards, Lowe’s, Wayfair, and Amazon.

We owe our success to our loyal customers and passionate team. Through our Vego Garden Kids and Giving Back Program, we have donated more than 3,500 garden beds to schools, underserved communities, and other philanthropic initiatives - helping to grow gardens and give back across the nation by making gardening easier anytime, anywhere! We're proud to be a certified Great Place to Work company!

Vego Garden Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a Lead UI/UX Designer to oversee the design strategy and execution of Vego Garden’s digital experience across web and e-commerce platforms.

This role goes beyond visual design, you will define the UX vision, build scalable design systems, manage designers, and partner closely with Growth, Product, Marketing, and Engineering to drive conversion, retention, and brand impact. You will play a critical role in shaping how millions of gardeners experience Vego Garden online.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Own the overall UI/UX vision and strategy for Vego Garden’s website and digital platforms.
• Elevate brand perception through design, ensuring a premium, cohesive, and consistent brand experience across all digital touchpoints.
• Build, maintain, and evolve design systems and UX standards to ensure brand and design consistency at scale.
• Lead the design of user experiences across key e-commerce journeys DTC to improve conversion, engagement, and brand impact.
• Manage and mentor UI/UX designers, ensuring high-quality and scalable design output.
• Build and maintain a unified design system and UX standards across all digital touchpoints.
• Partner closely with Growth, Product, Marketing, and Engineering teams to align design with business objectives.
• Drive data-informed design decisions through user research, analytics, and experimentation (CRO, A/B testing).
• Oversee collaboration with offshore designer and development teams to ensure efficient and accurate implementation.
• Continuously improve design processes, workflows, and cross-functional communication.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technologies.

Requirements

• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese is REQUIRED.
• Bachelor’s degree in Art or a related major.
• 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or senior role.
• Strong experience in e-commerce or DTC brands (Shopify preferred).
• Proven track record of designing high-performing digital experiences.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, and Figma.
• Understanding of basic front-end languages: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.
• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Physical Demands:

This position primarily involves working at a desk and operating a computer for prolonged periods with moderate walking and standing.

Job Location and Work Schedule:

• This is a full-time, on-site position based out of Tomball, TX.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule with one remote workday per week and four days onsite.
• 13808 Boudreaux Road, Bldg. #2, Tomball, TX 77377.
• Monday through Friday.
• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Lunch break 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm.

Benefits

• The salary range is $70,000 - $90,000
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• 12 PTO days per year, accrued bi-weekly, with incremental increases annually.
• 7 paid Holidays.
• 401k contribution match of 4%.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance plans. The Company pays 100% of premiums for its employees for Dental, Vision, Life, and select Medical plans.
• Toll Roads Allowance of $100 per month.
• Phone Allowance of $50 per month.
• Company-sponsored breakfasts and lunches.
• We offer great culture, supportive leadership, engaging activities, employee appreciation, and other perks that make every day at work more rewarding!