Experience Design Lead

Summary

Join Huge as an Experience Design Lead and drive creative output across innovative digital projects. You will lead interdisciplinary teams through research, strategy, and design, creating designs, personas, and sitemaps. Responsibilities include providing creative direction, leading research efforts, developing strategies, and ensuring design excellence. You will also mentor team members and foster a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in a creative leadership role within a digital design agency, a strong portfolio, and excellent communication skills. This is a remote position based in Colombia.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably in a digital design agency
• Demonstrated expertise in digital experiences and large-scale project management
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills that translate into innovative design solutions and successful project outcomes
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate design concepts to clients and stakeholders
• Proficiency in prototyping tools and software
• Experience designing innovative layouts and designs that scale across platforms
• Awareness of current design trends and technologies

Responsibilities

• Drive the creative output across a range of innovative projects, with a focus on digital experiences
• Provide clear direction and guidance to an interdisciplinary team, ensuring collaboration and cohesion
• Challenge the team to think beyond the expected and push the boundaries of design
• Lead research efforts to gain insights into user needs, market trends, and competitive landscape
• Develop effective strategies that align with project goals and client objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and design solutions
• Create designs, personas, sitemaps, and other visual assets to effectively communicate the team's thinking
• Ensure the highest standards of design excellence and quality control across all projects
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide design solutions
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, helping them grow their skills and expertise
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Encourage the team to push their creative boundaries and deliver exceptional design solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Active participation in the design community in the form of organizations around topics related to the craft, and other networks pertaining to design community involvement
• Awareness and interest in current design trends and technologies
• If the selected candidate holds a degree in Engineering or a related profession, they must present their professional license