Design Director

Summary

Join Huge as a Creative Director and lead experience design initiatives for high-profile clients. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and set the creative direction for projects. This remote role in Canada requires 8+ years of experience in creative leadership, proven expertise in user experience design, and strong leadership and communication skills. You will drive innovation, ensure design excellence, and mentor team members. The role involves collaborating across disciplines and staying current with industry trends. Huge offers a competitive salary and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably in digital design and experience teams
• Proven track record in designing and implementing innovative user experiences, with expertise in systems thinking and design system development
• Strong experience in tokenization, enabling scalable and efficient design solutions across digital products
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI technologies to enhance design processes and create intelligent user experiences
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey experience design concepts to clients and stakeholders
• Proven experience in managing high-profile clients with multi-track programs, ensuring exceptional outcomes through collaboration and strategic vision
• A passion for creating user-centered solutions that deliver impact and foster meaningful connections between users and products
• Experience collaborating across disciplines: partnering with project management to shape scopes, client services to grow relationships, and strategy teams to craft briefs that guide impactful decisions
• Active engagement with the design community, contributing to discussions on emerging technologies, systems thinking, and experience design practices
• Awareness of current trends in experience design, including AI integration, automation, and user-driven personalization
• Strong mentorship and coaching skills, with a proven ability to help talent grow and deliver outstanding work

Responsibilities

• Interact with and manage world-class clients and their brands, serving as a key point of contact for all creative matters, and ensuring their needs and expectations are met
• Develop strong relationships with clients, Understand clients' business objectives and translate them into effective design strategies
• Lead and oversee the entire design process and creative work within multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring collaboration and cohesion, while fostering a culture of creativity and excellence
• Mentor and develop creative team members, transmitting passion, and helping them build their career paths, grow their skills and expertise
• Set the creative direction for projects, ensuring alignment with clients' brand guidelines and objectives
• Drive innovation and push the boundaries of design, keeping up with industry trends and best practices
• Inspire and motivate the team to deliver world-class design solutions
• Ensure the highest standards of design excellence and quality control across all projects
• Regularly review and provide feedback on design deliverables to ensure client satisfaction
• Monitor project progress and timelines, ensuring timely and successful project delivery

Benefits

• Remote work
• $138 — $183.50 CAD