Lead Vision & Strategy: Define project vision, align teams with future goals, and contribute to design strategy and client success.
Drive End-to-End Design: Work across discovery and delivery phases, pushing the boundaries of our product and service portfolio.
Foster Creative Problem-Solving: Provide tools and guidance to tackle complex challenges and craft breakthrough experiences.
Champion User-Centered Design: Plan and execute research initiatives that empathize with users while balancing business objectives.
Elevate Craft & Execution: Apply expertise to refine processes, explore creative ideation, and deliver high-quality design solutions with strong brand expression and visual finesse.
Manage Projects: Develop and oversee comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with client goals, resource allocation, and timelines.
Cultivate Community: Lead design initiatives, nurture internal design communities, and represent the team externally when appropriate.
Pursue Growth Opportunities: Identify, lead, and convert new business opportunities confidently.
Excel in Communication: Deliver compelling narratives through excellent storytelling and presentation skills to guide teams and clients effectively.
Act as a Leader: Represent the design community as a trusted voice in decision-making and deputize for the Executive Design Director when needed.
Stay Innovative: Keep up-to-date on emerging design tools and technologies, with a bonus interest in gaming or play.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking a designer with the following attributes:
Adaptable & Focused: Capable of managing multiple projects or immersing in a single initiative while prioritizing tasks effectively.
Collaborative Leader: Skilled at guiding multidisciplinary teams using Agile and Lean principles, ensuring alignment and addressing challenges.
Exceptional Communicator: Adept at storytelling, breaking down concepts for diverse audiences, and managing senior stakeholders through design processes and decisions.
Cultural Contributor: Actively fosters a respectful, inclusive, and trusting studio culture.
Thrives Under Pressure: Confident in navigating ambiguity, making rapid decisions, and switching contexts in fast-paced environments.
Committed to Growth: Creates safe spaces for learning, encourages feedback, and promotes continuous improvement within teams.
Inspiring Mentor: Passionate about developing individuals, modeling excellence, and driving career growth through strong management and feedback.
Recruitment & Team Builder: Accountable for recruiting and evaluating design talent while identifying team needs and gaps.
Skilled Mediator: Comfortable addressing interpersonal challenges and acting as the final escalation point when needed.