Gantri is the worlds first digital manufacturer for designer lighting. We partner with worlds best creators to develop creative practical lighting designs made from sustainable materials. We sell directly to consumers online and manufacture products ondemand using 3D printing which allows us to offer unique designs at more accessible prices.
Since launching in 2017 weve collaborated with the worlds best designers and studios including Ammunition (Beats by Dre) Smart Design (OXO) and Karim Rashid. Were the most awarded lighting brand in the US winning Times Best Inventions Fast Companys Most Innovative in Design and many other awards.
Role
We are seeking a Director of Digital Design to lead our design team driving the aesthetic and functional evolution of our software products for consumers creators and our staff at the factory. The ideal candidate will possess a perfect blend of strategic mindset and handson expertise as well as a passion for creating usercentric designs that serve both our consumer and manufacturing audiences.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage our product design team ensuring that design strategies align with company goals and objectives.
Develop and implement a cohesive design system that promotes consistency and scalability across all our digital platforms admin (MES) create hub (creator portal) shop gantri.
Collaborate with product managers engineers and stakeholders to ensure that the design vision is realized in final products.
Foster a culture of design thinking ensuring usercentricity is at the heart of our product development process.
Stay abreast of the latest design trends tools and technologies ensuring our designs remain fresh and competitive.
Lead user research efforts to gain insights into user needs behaviors and pain points translating findings into actionable design strategies.
Mentor and develop design team members ensuring their continuous growth and success.
Oversee and manage design projects ensuring they are delivered ontime within scope and within budget.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Design UX/UI or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in digital product design with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of digital design work for both consumerfacing and B2B platforms.
Proficient in design software such as Sketch Figma Adobe Creative Suite and others.
Demonstrated experience in building and implementing design systems.
Strong understanding of usercentric design principles and methodologies.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to navigate and drive results in a fastpaced collaborative environment.
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