Design Lead

**DESIGN LEAD**

**WHO PLATFORM45 IS**

We are responsible for code changing the lives of people around the world, every day. We solve complex problems and build big ideas. And we don’t stop. We believe in the ability of technology to make the world a better place; we’re driven to rip through conformity and create new solutions, and smarter habits. We know why we’re here: To unleash the potential of people through the power of technology. We are people multiplied by the power of tech and together we are changing the world.

**CONTEXT | THE ROLE**

As the Lead Product Designer, you will oversee the design strategy across multiple products and lead a growing design team. You’ll work closely with product, engineering, and executive leadership to align design goals with overall business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of both user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, coupled with strong leadership and mentorship skills. You will have the responsibility of owning the product design process and elevating the design standards across the company and products. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the design direction of our products.

**ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES | THE WHAT & THE HOW**

**The Essentials**
- Design Leadership:

- Lead the design vision and strategy for our clients’ products, ensuring alignment with business goals and client expectations.
- Collaborate with executive leadership, product managers, and engineers to define the client’s product vision and ensure design consistency across platforms and products.
- Provide thought leadership on design trends, methodologies, and emerging technologies.
- Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of product designers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
- User Research and Insight:

- Conduct in-depth user research to gain insights into user behaviours, needs, and pain points.
- Translate research findings into actionable design strategies to enhance user experiences.
- Conceptualization and Ideation:

- Drive ideation sessions, contributing creative design solutions to complex problems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate and refine design concepts.
- Wireframing and Prototyping:

- Create detailed wireframes and interactive prototypes to visualise and communicate design concepts.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure feasibility and optimal user experiences.
- Visual Design Excellence:

- Lead the creation of visually stunning and brand-aligned user interfaces.
- Develop high-fidelity mockups and design assets using industry-standard design tools.
- Design System Ownership:

- Take ownership of design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across products.
- Evolve and enhance design systems to meet evolving product and design needs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Collaborate with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to align design with project goals.
- Conduct and participate in design reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members.
- Usability Testing and Iteration:

- Plan and execute usability testing sessions to validate and refine design solutions.
- Iterate on designs based on user feedback, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

- Create comprehensive design documentation, including design specifications and guidelines.
- Share design knowledge through presentations, workshops, and mentorships.

**Technical Elements**
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or a related field.
- 7+ years of professional experience in product design, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management role.
- Experience leading design for large-scale products and features from ideation to launch.
- Mastery of design tools such as Figma, or other visual design and wireframing tools.
- Deep knowledge of responsive design, mobile-first principles, and accessibility standards (WCAG).
- Proven ability to conduct user research, usability testing, and analysis to inform and iterate on designs.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Leadership experience and a track record of mentoring and developing junior designers.
- Passion for staying at the forefront of design trends and technologies.