Design Lead (Director Level)
Core
Lead design vision and strategy, mentor a design team, and drive innovation across digital products.
Role type
Director-level Design Lead (IC + Leadership)
Builds
Digital products and experiences
Domain
Digital products / UI/UX
Required skills
Design strategy, team leadership, design systems, user research, project management, cross-functional collaboration, design reviews, accessibility standards, design documentation, design mentorship
Preferred skills
WCAG guidelines, Agile/Scrum methodologies, team development programs
Technologies
Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of designers; Develop and communicate design strategy, vision, and roadmap; Oversee creation and maintenance of design systems; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into design solutions; Conduct design reviews and quality assurance; Champion user research and testing methodologies; Present design concepts and recommendations to stakeholders; Manage design projects, timelines, and resources; Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership