We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Design Lead to join our team at QED42. The ideal candidate will have a clear vision for end-to-end solutions and will develop roadmaps to achieve these goals by leading design strategy activities, identifying user demands and business opportunities, and generating innovative solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Create and articulate a clear vision for the end-to-end solution and develop roadmaps to achieve it.
- Lead design strategy activities to identify user demands and business opportunities, uncover business/user needs, and generate potential solutions.
- Own the project vision and roadmap while continuously improving the design development process.
- Lead the team in understanding the objectives of each design request and presenting innovative UI/UX proposals to stakeholders.
- Display high-quality design practices, engaging in all aspects of design: research, ideation, strategy, interaction design, and visual design.
- Maintain and improve design team processes, ensuring all delivered designs adhere to style guides and meet high standards of quality.
- Offer creative ideas that remove complexity and restrictions, ensuring user-friendly designs.
- Develop mechanisms for tracking project progress, prioritizing feature development, and handling setbacks.
- Ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Foster a collaborative, productive, and positive environment within the team by empowering and mentoring team members.
- Communicate and respond effectively to the team and stakeholders across the organization.
- Manage all sales, pre-sales, RFPs, and proposals related to design services.
- Lead the design practice, including team management, delivery of design services, and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Work closely with clients in North America and EMEA regions, understanding their needs and delivering solutions that exceed their expectations.
- Min 8 years of work experience as a UI/UX designer, at least 4 years as a Lead UI/UX designer, focused on the whole UI/UX design and development lifecycle of numerous successfully released website/mobile applications.
- Proven success in designing and optimizing high-quality user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
- Expertise in UI/UX interaction and design principles and deliverables, including rapid prototyping, concept diagrams, user scenarios, wireframes, flows, experience maps, and design patterns.
- Experience managing a team of 8-10 UI/UX designers.
- Experience working with clients in North America and EMEA regions.
- Awareness of the possibilities and limitations of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Proven ability to manage all aspects of sales, pre-sales, RFPs, and proposals related to design services.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of leading a design practice, ensuring team productivity, and client satisfaction.
- Drive and willingness to go the extra mile with a strong work ethic.
- A floating portfolio demonstrating your expertise and accomplishments.
What you will get:
- A clear career path, strong leadership, and an open work environment where you will be challenged, respected, and valued by your merits.
- A company that is proud of the quality of its work and invested in your personal development and well-being.
- A team that respects openness, does its job well, values customers, and plays fair.
- Individuals who are fun to work with, are invested in each other's growth and take the value seriously.
- Dedicated time for self-improvement, socializing, and collaboration (Conferences/Camps, Certifications, Learning Sessions, Celebrations, and Retreats)
- Flexible work schedule so long as you uphold your commitments to your family, team, and clients.
- Competitive salary, insurance, and a lot of perks
