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Job Description

Why join frog

Joining frog means you'll be joining the pond, a global network of studios, each with a thriving in-person and vibrant virtual culture. frogs are curious, collaborative, and courageous, united by our passion for improving the human experience through design, while each bringing our unique and diverse skills and experiences to the table. We draw on our global reach and local knowledge to solve complex problems and design innovative, sustainable solutions that touch hearts and move markets. frogs prize humour, positivity, and community just as highly as performance and outcomes. Our culture is open, flexible, inclusive, and engaging. Working at frog means being empowered to Make Your Mark on every project, in your studio, your community and the world at large.

What will you be doing

As a Associate Design Director at frog India, you will:

- Lead and Inspire Design Teams: Guide interdisciplinary teams through the design process, from concept to final delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs that meet client goals and user needs.
- Drive Client Relationships: Build and nurture strong, trust-based relationships with clients, understanding their business challenges and aligning frog's design solutions to drive value and impact.
- Champion Design Excellence: Set and uphold high standards for creative quality across projects, advocate for user-centered design practices, and encourage innovation within the team.
- Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with strategists, technologists, and other stakeholders to create seamless, impactful user experiences that integrate visual, interaction, and content design.
- Mentor and Develop Talent: Mentor and coach junior and senior designers, fostering their growth and ensuring their continuous professional development.
- Contribute to Thought Leadership: Represent frog in industry events, publish articles or case studies, and actively contribute to our design community.
- Oversee Project Operations: Manage budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring smooth delivery while meeting or exceeding client expectations.

Your fellow frogs will rely on you to:

- Bring strategic and creative direction to complex design projects, providing guidance to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Influence and guide clients through the design journey, ensuring they are engaged, informed, and inspired.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement within the design team.
- Drive high standards in design execution, pushing for innovative solutions and impactful outcomes.
- Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a solution-focused mindset in dynamic project environments.

We want you to have:

- Experience: 15+ years of experience in design with a focus on digital products and services, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Portfolio: A robust portfolio showcasing expertise in user experience (UX), interaction design (IxD), and visual design (VD) across a range of digital products and services.
- Skills: Strong strategic thinking, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of user-centered design principles.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present ideas, influence clients, and inspire teams.
- Tool Proficiency: Mastery of industry-standard design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
- Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
- Client Management: Proven ability to build trust with clients, manage complex relationships, and deliver high-value solutions.

It would be a bonus if you had:

- Experience in emerging technologies like AR/VR, AI, or IoT and their application in digital design.
- A background in working with diverse, cross-functional teams in a global or multi-studio environment.
- Prior experience with business development activities, such as contributing to proposals, pitches, or case studies.
- Knowledge of design systems and brand guidelines creation.
- An ability to publish thought leadership pieces, participate in public speaking engagements, or contribute to industry publications.