Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum + Stock Options
About Our Client: Join a cutting-edge force in the subscription platform space, pioneering within the creator economy. We are looking for a Head of Design / Lead Designer, poised to sculpt the aesthetic and user experience at a visionary company that blends beauty with functionality at the forefront of technology.
Role Overview:
As Head of Design, you will lead our design initiatives, blending strategic oversight with hands-on execution to ensure our product not only meets the current market demands but also sets trends in the creator economy space.
What You'll Do:
- Strategic Design Leadership: Define and drive the strategic vision for all design projects, ensuring alignment with our broader business goals. Lead your team in crafting interfaces that captivate and deeply engage users.
- Hands-on Design Execution: Stay directly involved in the design process, from concept through execution, using tools like Figma to create wireframes, prototypes, and detailed user flows.
- Team Collaboration and Mentorship: Work closely with the CEO/Founder and lead a dynamic design team. Inspire creativity and foster a culture of innovation and precision in design execution.
- Brand and Visual Consistency: Uphold and evolve our visual and brand identity across all user touchpoints, ensuring a seamless and compelling user experience.
- Research-Driven Innovation: Utilize user research to inform design decisions, adapting to user needs and industry trends to keep our platform at the cutting edge.
Your Toolkit:
- Proven Design Leadership: Extensive experience in UX/UI design, with a robust portfolio demonstrating top-tier work in various digital environments.
- Expertise in Figma: High proficiency in Figma for creating sophisticated designs.
- Analytical and Research Skills: Strong ability to conduct and apply user research and feedback to drive design innovation.
- Exceptional Organisational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage projects and priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design vision and decisions to diverse stakeholders.
Bonus Points:
- Technical Proficiency: Understanding of HTML and CSS.
- Data-Driven Approach: Experience utilising data in design processes to enhance user satisfaction without compromising creative vision.
Why You'll Love It Here:
- Competitive Compensation: A salary that recognises your experience and potential, complete with stock options.
- Career Advancement: Opportunities for significant career progression in a rapidly expanding company.
- Dynamic Team: Be part of a vibrant, innovative team that supports and amplifies big ideas.
- Flexibility: Flexible working arrangements to accommodate your lifestyle.
- Creative Culture: Thrive in a culture that values continuous learning and creativity.
Show Us Your Magic:
We invite you to submit a portfolio that includes:
- Strategic Design Projects: Examples of projects where you led design strategy and execution.
- User-Centric Design: Illustrations on how user feedback has influenced your design projects.
- Brand Leadership: Evidence of maintaining and elevating brand consistency across multiple platforms.
Ready to Lead and Innovate?
Apply now to steer the future of design in the digital creator space and craft unforgettable experiences with us. Let's make magic happen together!