Job Description

As a Lead Designer, youll play a pivotal role in shaping the creative direction of our projects. Youll collaborate with clients, cross-functional teams and stakeholders to craft user experiences that are both functional & visually compelling. Your leadership will shape the studios aesthetic and strategic approach, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Your Purpose to the Team: As the Lead Designer, youll be the driving force behind our design excellence across Research, Strategy and Design Mentor and guide a talented team of designers, including UX and Visual Designers, set the creative direction for projects, and ensure that our design solutions not only meet but exceed client expectations Translate business & user needs into innovative design solutions that deliver measurable results Contribute to creating new business opportunities by creating design concepts for potential clients along with the business team Create and implement processes for efficient design delivery, training & development and hiring Collaborate closely with the Design Director & other departments, including Project Management and Operations, to ensure smooth execution of design projects and alignment with overall business goals Stay up to date with market trends and emerging technologies, adapting new tools and design methodologies ensuring efficiency in all projects What Youll Own & Drive: Design Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end design process for key projects, from concept to delivery, ensuring high-quality, user-centric outcomes Mentorship & Collaboration: Guide, support and inspire junior designers, fostering professional growth & a cohesive team dynamic Strategic Vision: Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, user needs, and design strategies that align with business objectives Quality Assurance: Review design work critically, providing constructive feedback to maintain consistency, usability, and aesthetic integrity across all projects Client Engagement: Work directly with clients whenever required to understand their vision, present design concepts, and translate feedback into actionable improvements What Were Looking For: 7+ years of professional design experience, with minimum 3 years in a leadership role managing at least 20+ designers, preferably within a design studio environment Lead and facilitate design workshops involving C-suite executives from prominent, well-established organizations 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, and back them up with a logical rationale Experience in mentoring junior designers & contributing to their professional growth Excellent communication & storytelling abilities that can translate complex ideas into compelling narratives An innovative mindset and a passion for pushing design boundaries