Team Pumpkin - Deisgn Lead

Key Responsibilities

Design Strategy & Leadership

- Define and drive the creative vision across projects, aligning design outputs with business goals, brand identity, and digital strategy.

- Set high standards for design quality, ensuring all outputs reflect creative excellence and usability best practices.

Team Management & Mentorship

- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers by providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and career development guidance.

- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and accountable design culture that encourages continuous learning and growth.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

- Serve as a key design liaison in client meetings, understanding business objectives and translating them into compelling visual experiences.

- Communicate design rationale, defend creative choices, and incorporate feedback effectively to deliver high-impact solutions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner with marketing, content, and technology teams to ensure cohesive and consistent brand messaging across all digital touchpoints.

- Work closely with project managers to scope design deliverables, allocate resources, and ensure timely execution.

Creative Execution & Oversight

- Lead the creation and refinement of digital assets including websites, social media creatives, email templates, banner ads, and landing pages.

- Oversee end-to-end design production, ensuring quality control and brand consistency across all outputs.

Innovation & Trend Leadership

- Stay ahead of industry trends, tools, and design methodologies; introduce innovative techniques and technologies to elevate creative output.

- Champion best practices in UI/UX, responsive design, and accessibility standards.

Operational Excellence

- Manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within scope.

- Drive efficiency and process improvements within the design function for better output and collaboration.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's/master's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).

Experience

- 4-6 years of professional experience in digital design, with at least 2 years in a creative leadership or team lead role.

- Prior experience in an agency or fast-paced digital marketing environment is preferred.

Technical Proficiency

- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, After Effects).

- Proficiency in modern design and prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, InVision, Zeplin, etc.).

- Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive design, typography, and layout systems.