Design Lead

About the company

We are a dynamic and growing organization committed to simplifying travel. Our mission is to make travel easy for everyone. Our services have been chosen by millions of travelers worldwide to streamline their travel-related needs, including photos, passports, visas, and other essential documents. We take pride in being the preferred choice for travelers, offering the quickest and simplest solutions in the market. Our company has been experiencing consistent growth at a rate of 100% year on year. At the heart of our success are our dedicated team members, and we are actively seeking new team members who can contribute to our culture and help us achieve our goals. We prioritize a fun and engaging work environment above all else!

Why Choose Us?

• Collaborative and Inclusive Culture: We foster an inclusive and vibrant atmosphere, featuring a dynamic and international environment with flat hierarchies and exceptionally amiable colleagues.
• Remote Work Opportunities: We embrace a remote-first approach, providing the flexibility to work from anywhere while also offering periodic in-person gatherings.
• Mental Wellness Support: Our mental wellness sessions are led by certified psychologists to ensure the well-being of our team members.
• Professional Growth: Access an outstanding learning platform to facilitate your professional growth through our Training Allowance.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Our Extended Family Leave policy covers all birthing parents, non-birthing parents, and adopting parents.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Thrive in a highly tech-savvy company equipped with cutting-edge tools, offering you the power to make a substantial impact.
• Environmental Commitment: Join us in our commitment to the planet and sustainability. For every team member, we plant one tree, allowing you to contribute to our environmental initiatives.
• Work-Life Balance: We promote a healthy work-life balance by offering PTO for all employees and Unlimited PTO for managers and above.

Requirements

As a Design Lead, you will play a pivotal role in our organization. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supervising the Design Team, working on one of the most innovative and groundbreaking app concepts in modern history, within a fun and exciting scale-up atmosphere.
• Overseeing the end-to-end design process, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality design assets for our mobile app and website.
• Advocating for user-centric design principles and ensuring the application of UX/UI best practices throughout the design process.
• Ensuring the consistency and quality of design assets across all projects, maintaining adherence to design standards and brand guidelines.
• Collaborating with the Head of Design, founders, marketing, and engineering teams to align design objectives with business goals.
• Conducting regular design audits to identify areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
• Providing guidance and feedback to Designers, assisting them in improving their skills and meeting project requirements (Junior and Mid-Senior Designers).

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• 5+ years of experience working in a design team within a technology-focused company.
• 2+ years of experience managing designers as direct reports.
• Experience in project management and team leadership abilities, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful projects and a diverse range of design styles.
• A solid understanding of user-centered design principles, UX/UI best practices, and design thinking methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and influence stakeholders.
• Experience using Figma and other design tools.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, or medical condition.