Design Manager
Core
Lead design operations, strategy, and team mentorship to deliver exceptional design solutions and establish best practices for brand presence.
Role type
Senior Design Manager (Infrastructure/Professional Services)
Builds
Large-scale design projects, brand development, and design system implementations for public and private sector clients.
Domain
Infrastructure consulting (water, environment, energy, transportation, buildings)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design strategy development, team leadership and mentorship, design operations oversight, design standards compliance, budget management, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder advisory, project management, design software proficiency (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch), analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
Design thinking methodologies, user-centered design principles, accessibility standards knowledge, market trend analysis, digital and print media platform familiarity
Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive design strategies; assess feasibility and innovation of design concepts; lead and mentor a team of designers; oversee specialized design functions; monitor compliance with design standards; serve as a technical advisor to stakeholders; evaluate design operations and team performance; manage design budgets and resources; collaborate with product, marketing, and engineering teams; advise leadership on strategic design matters
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities