Designer Director

About Lightsout Studio

Lightsout Studio is a digital product design studio that helps high-growth DTC brands craft websites and applications that don’t just look good — they convert. We've worked with category-defining names across wellness, lifestyle, fashion, and tech — helping them scale faster through UX clarity, UI precision, and CRO-driven design.

Creative Director / Design Director

What You’ll Do

🧠 Lead Projects, End to End

• Own multiple client engagements from kickoff to launch, working closely with founders and marketing teams.
• Shape the creative vision across projects and maintain consistency of quality, detail, and design systems.
• Collaborate with developers and project managers to bring high-performing websites and apps to life.

🎨 Set the Art Direction

• Define the mood, visual language, and identity expression for each brand we work with.
• Build and guide visual narratives that align with strategy and positioning.
• Translate brand goals into distinct, recognizable product aesthetics.

🔍 Own UX Strategy

• Lead user experience direction with wireframes, flows, and architecture that simplify and convert.
• Use research, heuristics, and analytics to solve real business problems through design.
• Apply a CRO mindset to web and mobile experiences — especially for eCommerce platforms.

💻 Drive Visual and UI Execution

• Oversee the creation of responsive interfaces that are both functional and delightful.
• Ensure usability, accessibility, and consistency across design systems and screens.
• Support hands-on UI design work when needed — from Shopify storefronts to mobile app UIs.

🤝 Mentor & Communicate

• Manage and mentor a team of designers across levels.
• Lead client presentations with confidence, explaining the why behind every design choice.
• Foster a feedback culture that prioritizes iteration, clarity, and attention to detail.

What You Bring

Perspective

• A strong design POV that blends creative thinking with business context.
• Deep appreciation for storytelling, branding, and product usability.
• A refined portfolio that shows your range — from brand expression to high-fidelity execution.

Experience

• 5+ years in digital product design, with at least 2 in a leadership or senior creative role.
• Proven experience working across Shopify, mobile apps, and brand websites.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Figma, Adobe CC, and prototyping platforms.
• Comfort working with tools and apps in the Shopify ecosystem —

  Klaviyo, Recharge, Intelligems, etc.

Qualities

• High ownership mindset — ability to lead projects and move work forward autonomously.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn, challenge norms, and raise the bar.
• Team-first approach with strong mentoring instincts and great taste.

Nice-to-Haves

• Background in branding or marketing
• Familiarity with motion, 3D, or micro-interaction design
• Experience with performance-based design or A/B testing (CRO)

What You’ll Get

• Leadership role in a fast-growing design studio shaping high-impact DTC experiences
• Direct collaboration with founders, marketers, and stakeholders
• Projects that balance creativity with real-world business outcomes
• Remote-first team, flexible hours, and a culture of trust and autonomy
• Competitive compensation and a pathway to grow into a creative leadership role

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