Head of Kyiv Design Hub

As the Head of the Kyiv Design Hub you will be responsible for leading our new design center to the next level. Your role encompasses building and managing a high-performing design team overseeing all design projects to ensure they align with our companys strategic objectives and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful design solutions that enhance our brand and user experience. Additionally you will represent the company within the local design community building relationships and promoting the hubs presence in Kyiv.  In your day to day you will:

• Build and Lead the Kyiv Design Hub Recruit mentor and manage a world-class team of designers fostering a strong creative culture.

• Manage & Develop Design Managers Oversee and support design team leads ensuring they have the tools knowledge and mentorship to manage their teams effectively.

• Align Global Design Strategy Ensure that the Kyiv Design Hub operates in sync with the Wix Design Guild in Israel maintaining consistency in design principles methodologies and objectives.

• Drive Strategic Design Initiatives Oversee high-impact design projects ensuring alignment with Wixs brand and business goals.

• Establish Processes & Best Practices Implement workflows design methodologies and creative standards to scale and optimize team efficiency.

• Collaborate Across Departments Work closely with product data and content teams to integrate design into all facets of the business.

• Champion the Kyiv Design Community Strengthen Wixs presence in the local design scene through partnerships events and community engagement.

• Ensure Design Excellence Set a high bar for quality providing guidance and feedback to ensure visually compelling and user-first design solutions.

Oversee Resources & Operations Drive high-level strategy ensuring efficient workflows timelines and tools that enable seamless operations and successful project execution.

Qualifications :

• Proven Leadership Experience 6 years of leading and inspiring design teams fostering a strong creative vision and culture.

• Experience Leading Leaders Demonstrated success in mentoring and scaling design managers to build high-performing teams.

• Strategic Design Expertise Deep understanding of UX/UI branding and digital design with a portfolio showcasing impactful high-level design leadership.

• Design Leadership in a Global Tech Company Experience driving design strategy and execution at scale within a global technology organization.

• Visionary Communicator Ability to champion design excellence influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively with executives and cross-functional teams.

• People & Culture Builder Passion for nurturing talent fostering innovation and cultivating an environment where designers thrive.

• Big-Picture Thinker Strong strategic mindset balancing creative ambition with business objectives to drive large-scale impact.

• Fluent in English Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English to engage seamlessly with global teams.

• Thrives in Fast-Paced Environments Adept at navigating complexity adapting to change and leading through ambiguity.

Additional Information :

Wix makes it possible for anyone to succeed online. 

Since 2006 weve grown to around 5300 employees in 22 countries launched over 40 products and serve over 282 million users and their visitors worldwide. 

At Wix we push you to innovate evolve in non-traditional ways and collaborate. We operate in small teams that work closely together at a high level. 

Were proud to be an equal opportunity company. Wix was built around the idea that everyone has the right to be successful online. This same vision defines us as a company: creating a work environment where everyone is welcome and anyone has the right to succeed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time