Design Lead

HH Global; Myrtle Point (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HH Global is seeking a Design Lead to spearhead an always-on creative production engine for a premier global technology client in the AI space. This role sits in a high-performance Creative Production Hub overseeing end-to-end digital assets across static and motion design.

You will stitch briefs into actionable specs, champion innovation, and integrate generative AI and automation to scale across 20+ markets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in progressive creative production leadership within a fast-paced agency or in-house studio.
• Experience integrating AI and generative tools into production workflows.
• Technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Agility to operate in rapid production sprints with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-volume production of digital static and video assets.
• Define technical specifications for designers, motion artists and editors.
• Mentor and line-manage a team of visual and digital designers.
• Collaborate with project managers and creative technologists to optimize workflow and deadlines.
• Scale assets across 20+ markets with localization and governance.
• Implement AI and automation tools to accelerate production.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Generative AI

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Video production

Tools

DAM system

Job description

Purpose of the Job

HH Global is looking for a high-calibre Design Lead to spearhead a new \"always-on\" creative production engine dedicated to a premier global technology client in the AI space. This role is embedded within a high-performance \"Creative Production Hub,\" where you will lead the end-to-end execution of world-class digital assets across static and motion design.

The ideal candidate is a strategic operational leader who can \"stitch things together\" even when briefs aren't fully baked, balancing conceptual brilliance with technical precision. You will be a champion of innovation, integrating generative AI and automation tools into the creative workflow to maximize scalability across 20+ global markets.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Production & Technical Stewardship

• Omnichannel Execution: Oversee the high-volume production of digital static and video assets, including social media content, display ads, and rich media.




• Quality Assurance: Define and enforce strict technical quality standards and brand compliance for all content outputs.




• Technical Specifications: Translate creative concepts into actionable technical specifications for designers, motion artists, and editors.




• Hands-on Support: Execute, adapt, or update creative assets when necessary to meet urgent sprint deadlines.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentorship: Line manage, mentor, and motivate a team of visual and digital designers within a fast-paced, digital-first environment.




• Collaborative Workflow: Partner with project managers and creative technologists to optimize team utilization and ensure deadlines are met efficiently without compromising quality.




• Capacity Planning: Work with internal leads to prioritize project pipelines based on business impact and regional needs.

Global Scaling & Localization

• Market Adaptation: Manage the simultaneous launch of assets across 20+ markets and languages, ensuring cultural relevance and linguistic accuracy.




• Asset Governance: Oversee the \"copy trix\" process and technical adaptation of assets, managing thousands of versions with meticulous attention to detail.




• DAM Management: Maintain the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system to ensure all localized versions are correctly tagged and accessible.

AI & Automation Integration

• Efficiency Innovation: Implement the client’s 1P & 3P AI tools to accelerate the creative production cycle.




• Process Automation: Collaborate with Creative Technologists to automate repetitive tasks like resizing and dynamic content generation.

Knowledge, Skills + Experience

• Experience: Proven experience in progressive creative production leadership within a fast-paced agency or in-house studio serving global tech brands.




• AI Aptitude: Demonstrated confidence in integrating emerging AI and generative tools into commercial production workflows.




• Technical Proficiency: Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and Figma.




• Agility: Proven ability to remain un-fazed in a rapid production sprint environment with continuous inputs.




• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills; ability to present production strategies and timelines to senior global marketing stakeholders.