Visionary Design Manager

Design Visionary Role

This is a highly experienced and visionary role that will lead and inspire a talented product design team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in shaping the user experience and visual design of cloud-based products, ensuring they are intuitive, innovative, and align with brand promise of reliability and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of web and graphic designers, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development of team members.
• Allocate resources effectively and manage design workload to meet deadlines and project requirements.
• Recruit, onboard, and train new design talent as needed.

Design Strategy & Execution:

• Develop and implement comprehensive design strategies that align with business goals and marketing objectives.
• Oversee design and development of websites, landing pages, email templates, and other digital assets, ensuring optimal user experience (UX) and user interface (UI).
• Direct creation of graphic design assets including branding materials (logos, style guides), marketing collateral (brochures, flyers, presentations), social media graphics, advertisements, and other visual communications.
• Ensure all design outputs adhere to brand guidelines, industry best practices, and accessibility standards.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging design trends, technologies, and tools to continuously enhance design quality and efficiency.

Project Management & Collaboration:

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, product, sales, and other cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into effective design solutions.
• Facilitate effective communication between the design team and stakeholders.
• Conduct design reviews and gather feedback, iterating on designs as necessary.

Quality Assurance & Brand Consistency:

• Implement and maintain quality control processes for all design deliverables.
• Champion brand consistency across all visual touchpoints, both online and offline.
• Manage and organize design assets, ensuring they are easily accessible and up-to-date.

Requirements:

• A creative leader with over 10 years of progressive experience in a managerial role, specifically leading design teams.
• Possesses a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in web and graphic design.
• Extensive experience with SaaS-based services (such as CRM, backup, sales, or HR platforms).
• Demonstrated experience in designing for both Enterprise and Consumer-Facing Web Interfaces.
• Proven track record in the successful design and launch of responsive websites and digital campaigns.
• Experience working within an in-house creative team or an agency environment is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, After Effects).
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, wireframing, prototyping, and user-centered design methodologies.
• Proficiency in web design tools and technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript - understanding of concepts; hands-on coding not always required but beneficial).
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress, Shopify, etc.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello, Jira, Monday.com).
• Knowledge of SEO best practices as they relate to web design.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organized with strong project management and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A keen eye for aesthetics, detail, and typography.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive criticism effectively.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with motion graphics and video editing.
• HFI Certification is added plus.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Experience with A/B testing and design optimization.
• Understanding of print production processes.
• Certification in design software or methodologies.

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