Creative Design Lead

Company Overview:

Sundew is a leading digital transformation firm with a 17-year legacy of excellence. Our core competencies lie in digital strategy, application development, and product engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Strategy:

• Develop and implement creative strategies that align with the company's goals and enhance brand identity across all visual touchpoints.
• Ensure the design team delivers high-quality, user-centered design solutions across all projects.

Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of designers, conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Identify skill gaps and provide training and development opportunities for the team.

Client Engagement:

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, understanding their needs and translating them into effective design solutions.
• Present creative design ideas and pitches to clients, showcasing the value and impact of our design services.

Hands-On Design & Development:

• Participate in hands-on design tasks, including UI and UX design, to set the standard for quality and creativity.
• Utilize Adobe tools, Figma, and Web Flow to create compelling design assets and prototypes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of design into the product development process.
• Drive development strategies that enhance product functionality and user experience.

Innovation & Trends:

• Stay ahead of industry trends, tools, and techniques to keep the design team at the cutting edge of creative excellence.
• Incorporate new techniques and approaches to continuously improve the design process and outcomes.

Required Skill Sets and Qualifications:

• 12+ years of hands-on design experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative work.
• Proven experience managing a design team.
• Proficiency in Adobe tools, Figma, and Web Flow.
• Excellent understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and user-centered design methodologies.
• Strong ability to present and pitch creative ideas to clients.
• Hands-on coding skills and the ability to drive development strategies.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Design or a related field.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and explaining how they meet the specified requirements. Include examples of innovative design projects led and how you have successfully driven creative direction in your previous roles.

Sundew is an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.