Lead design direction across two concurrent website redesigns, ensuring a cohesive system-driven approach across both experiences
Define and evolve a shared design system, including components, patterns, and templates that scale across multiple sites
Guide and mentor a team of designers, providing clear feedback and direction to elevate the work
Partner closely with product, engineering, and production to ensure feasibility and quality in execution
Stay close to the work—reviewing flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs to maintain a high bar for craft and usability
Establish and reinforce best practices for responsive design, accessibility, and component-based thinking
Drive alignment with stakeholders, clearly articulating design rationale and decisions
Identify risks, gaps, or inconsistencies across both builds and proactively solve for them
Balance speed and quality in a fast-moving, iterative environment

8+ years of experience in digital product or web design, with time spent in a Design Director or Lead role
Proven experience leading large-scale website redesigns, ideally for enterprise or eCommerce brands
Strong expertise in design systems and component-based design, with experience scaling across multiple properties
A portfolio demonstrating both high-level design direction and hands-on execution
Experience managing and mentoring designers while staying close to the work
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, especially with engineering and product partners
Ability to articulate design decisions clearly to stakeholders and clients
High attention to detail with a passion for craft, interaction, and usability.

Design Director – Freelance

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