Associate Lead Designer

Were looking for an Associate Lead Designer who excels at balancing creative vision with practical execution, guiding teams & delivering exceptional results. If you thrive on transforming complex challenges into elegant solutions, mentoring fellow designers & building strong client relationships, this is your opportunity to shine. Your leadership will directly fuel the companys creative excellence, client satisfaction & industry reputation. Your Purpose to the Team: Act as the bridge between senior leadership, design teams & clients to ensure alignment Drive creative excellence across multiple projects while maintaining consistency & quality Collaborate with client across all phases of the project Translate business & user needs into innovative design solutions that deliver measurable results across web, mobile etc. Balance creative vision with practical constraints to ensure timely & effective project delivery Elevate the skills & capabilities of junior designers Foster a culture of design thinking, continuous improvement & creative problem-solving What Youll Own & Drive: Strategic design direction & execution across assigned projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives & brand guidelines Collaboration with clients throughout project lifecycles, from discovery to delivery User research initiatives that inform design decisions & create intuitive, user-centered experiences via information architecture, user stories, product designs, etc. Mentorship programs for junior designers, including regular feedback sessions & skill development plans Cross-functional teamwork that integrates design solutions seamlessly with development & marketing efforts Quality assurance processes for all design deliverables, maintaining high standards while meeting deadlines Implementation of design best practices, emerging trends & innovative approaches that differentiate our work Development of design systems & reusable components that improve efficiency & consistency Team productivity & morale through effective resource allocation, workflow optimization & positive leadership What Were Looking For: 6+ years of professional design experience with 2+ years leading design teams in fast-paced environments Ability to balance creative excellence with business objectives & technical constraints Deep expertise in user research techniques, accessible design, design systems, prototyping design tools. Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to present design concepts persuasively Experience in mentoring junior designers & contributing to their professional growth Excellent communication & storytelling abilities that can translate complex ideas into compelling narratives Collaborative approach that values diverse perspectives & fosters inclusive design practices