Design Lead

Summary

Join Metalab as a Design Lead and play a pivotal role in transforming ideas into exceptional products. You will guide design processes, lead client presentations, foster positive client relationships, and mentor other designers. This role demands a deep understanding of product design, strong leadership skills, and the ability to translate complex information into simple UIs. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience in product design, mastery of UI/UX principles, and exceptional communication skills. Metalab offers a collaborative environment and values diversity and inclusion.

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 to determine and work towards desired career growth paths, sharing tailored feedback and guidance, and monitoring overall fulfillment and happiness
• Work hand-in-hand with engineers and product team members to foster innovation and ensure feasibility and fidelity of implementation
• Promote a culture of autonomy balanced with proven ways of working

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working remotely

Benefits

Remote work, flexible hours