Lead Design Director Opportunity
This role combines strategic design direction with team leadership, requiring a seasoned designer to oversee projects and guide the design team.
* The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in digital design, including UI/UX and branding.
A strong portfolio showcasing strategic design work across various mediums is essential.
* Experience managing or mentoring designers is also crucial for this position.
The successful candidate will be an expert communicator with a strong design point of view.
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About This Role
We're seeking a Lead Design Director to join our team. In this role, you'll lead and mentor a small team of designers, overseeing the creative direction of projects and collaborating directly with clients.
* You'll be responsible for translating client vision into design and ensuring all designs meet quality standards.
This is a hands-on role that requires confidence in your design abilities and excellent communication skills.
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Key Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor a team of designers.
* Oversight of project creative direction.
* Collaborate directly with clients.
* Translate client vision into design.
* Ensure design quality meets standards.
* Get hands-on with high-impact projects.
* Support internal design processes and culture.
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Requirements
* Fluent English (client-facing).
* 10+ years of experience in digital design.
* Strong portfolio showcasing strategic design work.
* Experience managing or mentoring designers.
* Confident communicator with a strong design point of view.
* Familiarity with tools like Figma, Framer, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva.
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Bonus Points
* Experience designing for SaaS startups.
* Animation/motion design or basic video editing skills.
* Systems thinking and ability to build scalable design guidelines.