Design Team Lead

Position: Design Team Lead

Location: Gurugram

Employment Type: Full time

Company: CollegeDekho

Reports to: Creative Director/Head of Design

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Design Team Lead to oversee and guide our

multidisciplinary design team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UI/UX

design, graphic design, and motion graphics. As the Design Team Lead, you will be responsible

for managing the creative output of the team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, visually

compelling, and user-centric designs. This role requires a balance of creative vision, leadership,

and hands-on design skills.

Responsibilities:

● Team Leadership and Management:

○ Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers, ensuring their professional growth

and development.

○ Allocate resources effectively and manage the workflow to meet deadlines and

project goals.

○ Foster a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are

encouraged.

● UI/UX Design:

○ Oversee the design of user interfaces and experiences that are intuitive,

engaging, and aligned with the product goals.

○ Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define

user requirements and translate them into wireframes, prototypes, and final

designs.

○ Ensure that the design solutions meet user needs, accessibility standards, and

business objectives.

● Graphic Design:

○ Supervise the creation of visual assets, including branding materials, marketing

collateral, and digital content.

○ Ensure consistency in design language across all visual communications.

○ Review and provide constructive feedback on design work to maintain high

quality and alignment with brand guidelines.

● Motion Graphics:

○ Guide the development of motion graphics for videos, animations, and interactive

elements.

○ Collaborate with video production teams and other departments to integrate

motion graphics into various projects.○

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Ensure that motion design enhances storytelling and user engagement across

platforms.

Project Management:

○ Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and

alignment with strategic objectives.

○ Coordinate with other departments, such as marketing, product development,

and engineering, to ensure cohesive execution of projects.

○ Lead design sprints, brainstorming sessions, and design critiques.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

○ Work closely with stakeholders to understand project goals, provide design

insights, and ensure that design solutions align with the overall vision.

○ Present design concepts and rationale to clients, executives, and other key

stakeholders.

○ Serve as the main point of contact for design-related inquiries and decisions.

Quality Assurance:

○ Ensure the highest standards of design excellence are maintained across all

deliverables.

○ Implement design best practices and ensure the team adheres to industry

standards.

○ Conduct regular reviews of design processes and outputs to identify areas for

improvement.

Essential Skills:

● Ability to develop innovative design solutions, with meticulous attention to detail and

strong time management skills to meet deadlines.

● Strong communication skills for presenting design concepts to stakeholders, and the

ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

● Expertise in creating engaging motion graphics and animations, with strong skills in tools

like After Effects and Cinema 4D.

● Strong grasp of visual design principles, including typography, color theory, and

branding, with experience in both digital and print design.

● Ability to inspire, mentor, and guide a diverse design team, while effectively managing

resources and project timelines.

Requirements:

● Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, UI/UX Design, Visual Communication, or a related

field.

● 5+ years of experience in design roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or

management position.

● Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in UI/UX design, graphic design, and motion

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Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, After Effects,

and other relevant software.

Excellent understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and branding.

Strong knowledge of user-centered design processes and best practices.

Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to manage

multiple projects.

Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.