Product Design Lead

Design Leadership & Execution

• Lead and support design teams in creating high-quality screen designs and prototypes for multiple products and client engagements.

• Ensure final design deliverables meet APPLYs quality standards and align with client brand guidelines

• Lead conversations about design deliverables and their creation implementation and maintenance

• Create edit and follow brand UX and design systems best practices without support establishing frameworks for team consistency

• Lead design system work including handoff processes and clear documentation to ensure consistency and scalability across teams.

• Translate metrics into design decisions using data insights to guide scope adjustments and product direction.

• Manage team priorities and timelines ensuring tasks are delivered on time and aligned with business goals.

Client & Account Management

• Manage multiple client engagements and accounts simultaneously

• Lead significant client-facing projects and meetings with autonomy

• Demonstrate ability to collaborate and gain cooperation with peers and cross-functional teams to address issues and opportunities

• Present design concepts decisions and rationale to stakeholders and clients connecting design choices to business value with clarity and confidence.

Team Development & Mentorship

• Manage UX and UI design team members from a professional growth perspective

• Provide coaching mentorship and guidance to designers at various levels

• Share insights and expertise through thought leadership initiatives within the team

Strategic Contribution & Innovation

• Champion and articulate the product vision to stakeholders then translate it into a clear executable design plan.

• Create and execute tactical design plans for projects and multiple work streams that align with strategy

• Contribute to the growth of the design practice through internal and external leadership content

• Lead design innovation initiatives while establishing creative thinking frameworks

• Stay up-to-date with design trends best practices and emerging technologies

• 8 years of experience in UI/UX design with demonstrated progression in leadership roles

• Experience working within agentic frameworks e.g. BMAD

• Strong portfolio showcasing leadership of complex multi-product design projects

• Expert proficiency in Figma Adobe Creative Suite Gemini Claude Lovable and other industry-standard design and AI tools

• Deep expertise in brand and design systems creation implementation and governance

• Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts and engagements simultaneously

• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities with experience managing team members

• Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing interactions

• Ability to resolve complex design challenges in creative and effective ways

• Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with developers strategists product managers and project managers

• Demonstrated ability to exercise wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments

Nice to Have

• Experience in digital agency consultancy or transformation environment

• Knowledge of front-end technologies and technical constraints

• Experience with enterprise-level design systems and multi-platform design

• Background in user research and testing methodologies

• Contribution to design community through speaking writing or thought leadership

• Experience in Agile teams supporting iterative delivery and cross-functional collaboration