Senior Design Manager

Job Description

About Us At Heads Up For Tails, we don’t just cater to pets; we celebrate them as family. We have over 100+ stores across 20 cities, hosting 5000+ India-first, category-defining products, all thoughtfully designed to bring joy, comfort, and well-being to our furry companions. Founded with a deep passion for improving the lives of pets and their families, HUFT has grown to become India’s most loved pet care brand. About the Role We're looking for a creative leader with sharp design instincts to oversee all design aspects at Heads Up For Tails, from graphic and UI/UX to packaging, retail spaces, and product design. This role is key to elevating our visual identity while managing a team of talented designers. If you're an experienced design leader who can balance creative excellence with business goals and mentor talent, we'd love to have you on board. Key Responsibilities/What You Will Do • Lead and mentor a team of talented designers, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and growth. • Set and maintain strong creative guidelines, art direction, and brand identity across all customer touchpoints. • Oversee design execution across multiple verticals—graphic design, UI/UX, packaging, print, retail, outdoor, and product design. • Direct photography and visual content creation to ensure consistent, high-quality brand representation. • Collaborate with marketing, product, retail, and other teams to translate business objectives into compelling design solutions. • Balance multiple projects and priorities while maintaining design excellence and meeting deadlines. • Present design concepts to stakeholders with clarity and confidence, advocating for creative integrity. • Establish efficient design processes and workflows that enhance team productivity and output quality. • Stay ahead of design trends and innovations in the pet care space, bringing fresh perspectives to our visual approach. • Identify opportunities to strengthen our brand presence through thoughtful, strategic design solutions. Qualifications & Skills/What You Need • Minimum 8 years of design experience across multiple disciplines, with at least 1-2 year in a leadership role. • Proven expertise in various design verticals (graphic, UI/UX, packaging, print, retail, OOH). • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge of Figma and other design tools is a plus. • Strong understanding of art direction, brand development, and visual storytelling. • Experience managing and developing creative talent. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. • Portfolio demonstrating versatility, creative problem-solving, and design thinking. • Ability to balance creative vision with practical business considerations. • Experience in retail, consumer goods, or the pet industry is advantageous. Show more Show less