Product Design Lead

Role Overview

• Lead and support design teams in creating high-quality screen designs and prototypes for multiple products and client engagements
• Ensure final design deliverables meet Apply Digital's quality standards and align with client brand guidelines
• Lead conversations about design deliverables and their creation, implementation, and maintenance
• Create, edit, and follow brand, UX and design systems best practices without support, establishing frameworks for team consistency
• Manage multiple client engagements and accounts simultaneously
• Lead significant client-facing projects and meetings with autonomy
• Demonstrate ability to gain cooperation with peers and cross-functional teams to address issues and opportunities
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and clients with clarity and confidence
• Manage UX and design team members from a professional growth perspective
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to designers at various levels
• Conduct regular feedback sessions and support career development of team members
• Share insights and expertise through thought leadership initiatives within the team
• Create and execute tactical design plans for projects and multiple work streams that align with strategy
• Contribute to the growth of the design practice through internal and external leadership content
• Lead design innovation initiatives while establishing creative thinking frameworks
• Stay up-to-date with design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with demonstrated progression in leadership roles
• Strong portfolio showcasing leadership of complex, multi-product design projects
• Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry-standard design tools
• Deep expertise in brand and design systems creation, implementation, and governance
• Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts and engagements simultaneously
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities with experience managing team members
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing interactions
• Ability to resolve complex design challenges in creative and effective ways
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with developers, strategists, and product managers
• Demonstrated ability to exercise wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.

Benefits

• Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with international brands that have a global impact.
• An inclusive and safe environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe.
• Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.
• Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.
• Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.
• Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.