Associate Design Director

Co-Win, Meta, Gullak, Delhivery, Xto10x, Kotak, IndusInd,

most-loved product design studio

who can navigate both the big picture and the nitty-gritty details

Being adaptable, humble, and resourceful is a must, given that no two projects (or clients) are cut from the same cloth. Effective communication and collaboration skills are crucial here – you'll be interacting with fellow design mavens and various teams across Parallel. Advocating for and shaping the evolution of the Design department is part of the gig. Plus, you'll be the face of Parallel in client meetings and public events, so your ability to read the room, speak with confidence, and sprinkle in some charm is key to our collective success.

Most importantly, you've got that unmistakable eye for design, and you thrive on supporting others to bring out their best work. Ready to dive in?

Your Reponsibilities

• Work closely with our founder, and directly lead a 10-12+ person design team.
• Collaborate with the rest of Parallel leadership team to keep company engagement high.
• Drive the overall Design team’s operations and strategy.
• Advocate for the design team internally to make sure they’re set up for success.
• Articulate constructive feedback and ensure the design team is evaluated and supported on an ongoing basis.
• Involved in vetting, hiring, and training new members of the design team.
• Mentor our team of Sr. Designers and Leads.
• Interact with the design team in-person and online daily, and with clients when needed.
• Foster an open, collaborative, and inclusive environment for the design team.
• Collaborate with the Client Partnerships team to pitch new engagements to clients.
• Assist in scoping out the timeline and requirements of design engagements.
• Roll up your sleeves, get in the work, and guide several project teams simultaneously.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in product design and innovation across different industries and segments like B2B, B2C, SaaS
• You have led diverse & high-impact product design assignments from start to finish. 
• You have previously led a team of product designers and have experience in leading, mentoring, and coaching product design teams. 
• Mastery of various aspects of product design like design principles, best practices, design trends, and common design tools (read: Figma).
• Enthusiastic leadership style that commands respect and inspires people.
• Ability to present designs to clients with credibility, clarity, and confidence
• Well-versed in facilitation techniques that enable groups to build clarity and alignment
• Understanding of product management and product life cycles. You’ve led teams building digital projects from scratch before.
• Ability to be both a leader, a listener, and a mentor for more junior designers. You can actively build the skills of team members to make them more successful in their careers.
• Be active in the design community, representing Parallel and attracting new talent & work.
• You are a maker at heart and want to build incredible products for problems that matter with a passionate team.