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August 26, 2025

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remote

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Senior (7+ years)

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Role Overview:

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Visual Design Leader to oversee and elevate the work of our 30+ designer team across multiple projects, clients, and deliverables. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires someone who leads by example, maintains the highest quality standards, and possesses a strong entrepreneurial mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership: Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to a diverse team of 30+ designers across various specializations
  • Quality Assurance: Review and provide constructive feedback on all design outputs to ensure exceptional quality standards
  • Hands-on Design: Lead by example by creating first-draft designs and setting quality benchmarks for the team
  • Strategic Vision: Develop and implement design strategies that align with business objectives and client goals
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with C-Suite executives, project managers, and client teams
  • Process Optimization: Establish and refine design processes, workflows, and best practices across teams
  • Stakeholder Management: Present design strategies and solutions to senior leadership and key clients
  • Talent Development: Mentor designers, conduct design reviews, and drive professional growth within the team

Project Scope:

  • Enterprise web applications
  • Marketing landing pages and campaigns
  • E-commerce mobile applications
  • Illustration and graphic design
  • Video content and motion graphics
  • Brand identity and visual systems

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience: 7+ years of senior-level design experience with 3+ years in leadership roles
  • Leadership Skills: Proven track record of managing and mentoring design teams (15+ designers preferred)

Technical Expertise:

  • Master-level proficiency in design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, etc.)
  • Deep understanding of UX/UI principles, web design, and mobile app design
  • Experience with design systems and scalable design processes
  • Portfolio: Exceptional portfolio showcasing leadership in complex, multi-faceted design projects
  • Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business strategy and ability to align design with business goals

Essential Qualities:

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Must demonstrate ownership mentality, initiative, and strategic thinking
  • Quality Standards: Obsessive attention to detail and commitment to excellence
  • Communication: Outstanding presentation and communication skills for C-Suite interactions
  • Adaptability: Ability to handle complexity, ambiguity, and rapidly changing priorities
  • Cultural Fit: Collaborative leadership style with ability to inspire and motivate teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience scaling design teams in high-growth environments
  • Background in agency or consultancy environments with multiple clients
  • Experience with enterprise-level projects and B2B design solutions
  • Knowledge of emerging design trends and technologies
  • Previous experience reporting to C-Suite executives

What We Offer:

  • Remote work flexibility across Asia
  • Direct impact and visibility with senior leadership
  • Opportunity to shape design culture and processes
  • Competitive compensation with performance incentives
  • Professional development and conference attendance

Employment Type:

Full-time

Reporting:

Direct report to C-Suite