MetaLab is hiring a
Design Lead, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

The job is for a Design Lead at Metalab, responsible for steering projects, guiding the design process, managing client expectations, and fostering positive relationships. The role requires 5+ years of product design experience in a Lead role, mastery of UI/UX principles and common design tools, interaction design skills, a portfolio reflecting UX and visual design strengths, communication skills, passion for staying ahead of design trends, comfort with ambiguity, and a global perspective.

Requirements

• 5+ years of product design experience at a digital product agency or consultancy, ideally in a Lead role
• Demonstrated mastery of UI/UX principles, best practices, and common design tools (read: Figma)
• Adequate level of interaction design skills to guide the work (think After Effects, Principle, Framer, Origami)
• A portfolio that reflects your strengths in UX and visual design
• A natural inclination to take the lead and help everyone arrive at a deeper understanding and greater appreciation of the work
• Fluent in translating stakeholder goals, user research, and complex user flows into simple UIs
• Passionate about staying ahead of desktop and mobile best practices, developments, and trends in web, mobile, and iOS design
• Communication pro, with the ability to deliver compelling design rationales in both client and internal contexts
• Comfortable with ambiguity and client briefs that lead to more questions than answers
• Motivated by feedback, and by the opportunity to improve in your role, in the work, and in how you work together as a team

Responsibilities

• Guide the design process throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Drive client presentations and discussions of your team’s work
• Respectfully decline the status quo and push both clients and colleagues outside their comfort zones
• Foster positive client relationships and directly influence client stakeholders
• Work with Project Delivery Managers and Client Partners to scope project requirements
• Help promote an inspiring and inclusive environment for the team
• Coach and mentor Product Designers
• Work hand-in-hand with engineers and product team members to foster innovation
• Promote a culture of autonomy balanced with proven ways of working