Searching for an experienced Design Director to support the growth of our Creative Team and oversee the creation of mobile apps and sites for an international portfolio of high-profile enterprise brands. This role is for experienced managers with a robust hands-on knowledge of the complexities of mobile commerce.

Responsibilities:

• Be accountable for the oversight and facilitation of all design projects including working with project managers and engineers to ensure products/features are built to spec, polished, and achieving goals.
• Ensure that every project starts with strategy and a well-defined problem to solve.
• Lead daily check-ins with your team to plan work and discuss progress.
• Work hand-in-hand with Product to ensure delivery of UX/UI best practices.
• Work inventively around constraints and navigate ambiguous situations.
• Own documentation and final production of all designs and assets.
• Track each team member’s status and facilitate the prioritization of work.
• Be a passionate and effective advocate for design for all audiences.
• Drive the design review cycle and close on design requirements with limited oversight.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and annual employee review.
• Build relationships & communicate design decisions effectively with cross-functional teams & stakeholders.
• Oversee and review mockups for all projects while ensuring optimal file organization, assets, and annotations for handoff.
• Communicate and review design work and progress with the VP of Creative.
• Ensure proper time-logging and processing of all tickets according to appropriate billing keys while working with Delivery to evaluate ideal ticket structures/format.
• Contribute as a design resource when needed.
• Monitor delivery-related capacity, and communicate changes or needs to the VP of Creative.
• Stay abreast of digital commerce and design industry trends, and assist in the education and development of Designers.

Education & Experience:

• Comprehensive understanding of app and web design
• Extensive knowledge in mobile design and usability
• Bachelor’s degree in design related field or equivalent experience
• Experience as a lead designer, or similar role
• Experience managing and/or mentoring designers
• Experience with design & prototyping tools, e.g. Figma, Sketch, Invision, Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent written, communication, and storytelling skills
• Creativity, strategic thinking, solid design process
• Ability to deliver high-quality solutions in a rapid, iterative design and development environment
• Responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within a collaborative, multi-tasking environment
• Ability to clearly communicate design decisions to internal stakeholders as well as VP- and C-level client contacts
• Flexible and adaptable to change while maintaining a positive attitude
• A highly-motivated self-starter and leader
• A proactive problem-solver who looks for creative solutions to complex issues
• Highly skilled at synthesizing information and feedback across teams from multiple owners
• Experience with retail and/or hospitality brands a plus
• Development experience a plus

The Creative Team is a small group of digital designers and usability experts. They make shopping experiences more magical by advancing the future of commerce and communicating our innovations and ideals.