Design Manager

a year ago

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Headquarters: Toronto, Canada
URL: https://agencyanalytics.com

This is an ideal leadership role for a talented design leader with a passion for creative problem-solving and a desire to lead fast-paced and dynamic design engagements. AgencyAnalytics is looking for an organized and detail-oriented individual to lead their design team of in-house UI/UX designers, graphic designers, and freelance designers across product and marketing departments. You will be in charge of the entire design team!

This design innovator will be focused on delivering high-quality design solutions that are both data-driven and user-centric. The ideal candidate is a naturally engaging storyteller who enjoys collaborating with cross-disciplinary SaaS teams to further user experience best practices at every opportunity.

Leads design teams to produce meticulous, beautiful experiences that take into account business and user objectives, brand guidelines, and channel specifications or requirements (SaaS applications, websites, mobile applications, email, video etc.)
Owns the design system and can hold engineers accountable to its implementation
Prototype complex interactions with high standards of usability in mind
Provides creative leadership on issues relevant to technical graphic design. Works with product managers and others as necessary to gain a further understanding of technical issues.
Contribute to the establishment of experience design standards, deliverables, and methodologies within the organization
Hire and mentor junior staff to create branded deliverables, improve design skills, and unlock professional growth
Serves as a resident expert on digital tools and is skilled in developing digital design concepts. Is well-versed with web technology, usability, and core development tools; understands web design constraints, including a strong understanding of designing analytics dashboards
Own brand standards and adherence to those standards
Drive the visual identity and visual communication strategy

Job requirements

Minimum 7 years of diverse product, marketing, and project management experience
Minimum 5 years in a busy agency or production environment in fields such as analytics, marketing, SaaS, or with demonstrable related experience
Minimum 5 years of experience leading multiple projects while sharing work with other product designers and collaborating with cross-functional leadership
Product and design decisions that are driven by a deep concern for the customer and a passion for human-centered design
Capable of capturing insights from user interviews, interaction, and observation
A strong portfolio linking design decisions to successful outcomes in a product
Experience guiding UX and other design teams through the creation and application of UX strategies
Deep knowledge of translating concepts into wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
Ability to turn user research into representative personas, user stories, user journeys, storyboards, and other design-thinking representations
In-depth knowledge/proficiency with Figma
Impeccable understanding of typography, layout, color, and all other elements of design
Experience designing around data sets and reusable components/patterns
Understanding of mobile, responsive design, accessibility, and Agile methodologies
B.S./B.A./B.F.A. in graphic design, digital design, visual communication, or other design-related fields or relevant experience