Design Lead

Full-time

About us

We prioritize hiring individuals based on their core values rather than solely focusing on hard skills. Our approach is to empower exceptional candidates to excel in a role by leveraging their strengths, regardless of whether they precisely match a job description. As a result, we welcome applicants with varying levels of experience, both exceeding and falling short of the requirements outlined below.

Digiperia is a company specializing in design, branding, and other creative services. Our mission is to drive the evolution and prosperity of financial services, B2B, corporate, and non-profit organizations. We achieve this with the power of research and craftsmanship to create refined brand identities, websites, messaging, campaigns, and marketing materials.

 

Role Introduction

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Design Lead to join our creative team at Digiperia. In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the agency’s design direction and delivering exceptional creative solutions that drive client success. If you are passionate about leading design teams, pushing the boundaries of creativity, and inspiring others, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Creative Direction & Strategy: Lead the creative vision for all design projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and brand identity. Develop and execute innovative design strategies that set our clients apart in the market.
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide, inspire, and mentor a talented team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration. Provide regular feedback and conduct skill development sessions.
  • Project Management: Oversee multiple design projects from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld. Collaborate with project managers, account executives, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
  • User Experience (UX) Focus: Conduct user research, analyze insights, and incorporate UX best practices to create intuitive, user-centric designs. Partner with developers to ensure UX consistency across digital products.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with clients to understand their vision, provide strategic design recommendations, and present creative concepts. Communicate effectively to align project goals and expectations.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating innovative ideas and techniques into the design process. Drive the adoption of new tools and methodologies to enhance efficiency.
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct design reviews to ensure all deliverables meet the highest quality standards, adhering to both client requirements and Everzocial’s creative benchmarks.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Proven experience leading design teams in a digital marketing or creative agency environment.
  • Expertise in UX/UI design principles and user-centered design processes.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and InVision.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present concepts and influence decision-making.
  • Solid project management skills with experience managing multiple deadlines.
  • Experience with cross-functional collaboration, including working with developers and marketers.
  • A keen eye for detail, with a strong understanding of branding and visual storytelling.

Preferred Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a digital marketing agency or creative studio.
  • Experience working with clients in industries such as e-commerce, healthcare, or technology.
  • Familiarity with design systems and agile methodologies is a plus.

Contract Information

Full-time position with flexible work arrangements, including remote, in-office, or hybrid options.

This role will operate on Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Please be aware that while we may not be able to respond to every applicant immediately, we will retain all submissions for potential future opportunities. If you are passionate about design and are eager to tackle exciting and demanding projects, we sincerely encourage you to reach out to us!

How to Apply

To apply, please email info@digiperia.com, including your resume and portfolio. 

We are interested in hearing from individual applicants and kindly request that recruiters, agencies, and offshore firms refrain from applying.

* Digiperia is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on factors such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.