Design Team Lead

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage visual design projects, setting the creative direction and execution standards.
• Curate and evolve design patterns to ensure consistency and scalability across the platform.
• Oversee and guide thumbnail design to maximise engagement and storytelling impact.
• Collaborate closely with marketing and content teams on cross-functional initiatives.
• Define, maintain, and evolve design systems, standards, and accessibility guidelines.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and bring innovative insights into design strategies.
• Leverage AI tools within design workflows, including:
• ChatGPT for ideation and concept generation
• Stable Diffusion & DALLE for image creation and manipulation
• Mid journey for unique visual concepts
• Mentor and coach junior designers to elevate team capabilities.

Requirements:

• Expertise in visual design and design system curation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Strong experience in mentoring and leading design teams.
• In-depth knowledge of design and accessibility standards.
• Current understanding of market trends in design.
• Demonstrated expertise with AI-driven design tools and workflows.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field.
• 6-7 years of professional design experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing visual design, thumbnails, and cross-functional projects.
• Proven ability to implement design standards and accessibility practices.
• Experience integrating AI-generated content into design workflows.
• Master's degree in Design or related field.
• Familiarity with UX/UI design principles.
• Passion for experimenting with emerging AI tools and adopting a hacky, experimental approach.