Design Lead

June 3

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Full-service Design, Strategy, and Web Development digital agency that creates intuitive, data-driven web experiences.

Web Development • Drupal Development • User Experience and Visual Design • Custom Software • Consulting & Maintenance

11 - 50

Description

• Delivery (45%) • Utilize extensive expertise in design principles, UX, and UI to lead design projects and deliver high-quality outcomes • Spearhead web design projects and produce visually appealing, user-friendly web layouts • Develop wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts and interactions • Conduct user research to gain insights into user behaviors, needs, and motivations, leveraging the findings to drive design decisions and enhance user experiences • Define and design user interactions, including user flows, navigation models, and micro-interactions, with a focus on creating seamless and engaging experiences • Oversee design development for both new and existing clients, ensuring the delivery of exceptional design solutions • Conduct thorough discovery phases to gather requirements, understand project goals, and define design strategies • Present and demonstrate design team results to clients, collect valuable feedback, and incorporate necessary adjustments • Business Development (Pre-Sales & Marketing) (35%) • Attend pre-sales meetings and conduct client interviews to gather design direction and requirements • Develop design strategies and accurate project estimates for new initiatives • Collaborate with the sales team to prepare compelling proposals • Analyze project requirements and propose innovative design solutions • Conduct thorough project estimations and provide a comprehensive scope of work reviews for the design aspects • Actively participate in marketing activities, including conducting research, creating informative video presentations, and providing valuable insights for blog posts • Represent the company from a design perspective at conferences and events, showcasing expertise and thought leadership • Strategy & Leadership (10%) • Assist leadership with developing a long-term design vision for the company spanning 1, 3, and 5 years • Define and implement design team objectives and strategies that align with business targets • Continuously research and stay updated on design trends to inform future directions • Identify and implement innovative designs that provide a competitive advantage • Take ownership of internal design services, identifying and resolving issues through effective design decisions in collaboration with the technical team • Management and Mentorship (10%) • Strategically expand and cultivate the design team, identifying talent and fostering their growth to meet evolving needs and excel in their roles • Effectively manage and mentor a team of designers in the future, providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback to foster their professional growth and excel in their work • Create comprehensive and clear documentation and policies for the design team, outlining design standards, guidelines, and best practices in an easily understandable manner • Encourage the design team to stay updated with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies, actively seeking professional development opportunities • Foster a culture of collaboration within the team and across departments to enhance productivity and synergy • Establish a comprehensive learning and education roadmap for the design team, ensuring their professional growth through courses, new design trends, and approaches • Engage in performance reviews, conduct regular one-to-one meetings, and actively support the growth of design team members

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Web/UI/UX Design within a software development environment (software development agency, outsourcing company, or design agency) • Highly skilled in design principles, UX, and UI design, with a proven track record of leading successful projects and delivering top-notch designs, particularly in web design. Experience in creating visually appealing and user-friendly web layouts is essential for this role • A portfolio with design examples (such as landing pages, wireframes, mockups, products, etc) • Experience creating design systems • Experience managing and guiding a team of designers, mentorship experience within a design team • Capable of creating efficient design workflows, implementing design tools and technologies, and ensuring smooth collaboration within the team and across departments • Excellent interpersonal skills for arranging meetings with clients, understanding their needs, and building strong relationships • Proficient in presenting design work to clients and internal stakeholders, effectively communicating design decisions • Adaptable to changing project requirements and skilled at solving complex design challenges • Passionate about learning the latest design trends, tools, and technologies and encouraging the team to enhance their skills • Fluency in spoken and written English (B2/C1 level)

Benefits

• 100% remote work and flexible schedule • 7-hour working day • Professional growth in leadership position with team growth • Performance and salary review • Benefits such as vacation, sick leaves, days off during official national holidays, and your birthday • Happy Hour on Fridays with team members • Help with learning new things (courses, books, etc.) • Support in participating in conferences • Warm and friendly working environment • Respect and support with all activities • Team building and other sorts of online/offline team activities