Design Lead – Design Systems, Freelance

Jobtailor; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior UI Designer/Art Director to lead a design team and drive the evolution of complex design systems for flagship digital experiences. The role requires shaping creative vision, aligning with client goals, and mentoring designers across disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong portfolio, expert Figma skills, and exceptional communication, with a proven ability to present concepts to clients and stakeholders while promoting

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in UI design, art direction, or a related field
• Strong portfolio showcasing digital platforms and products
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams
• Track record of mentoring and elevating designers
• Deep expertise in creating and evolving design systems
• Strong working knowledge of user interface, application, mobile, and responsive design principles
• Expert proficiency in Figma, including advanced component and library management
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to present and defend creative work to clients and stakeholders
• Experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, including UX and development
• Proactive mindset and ability to adapt to technology and design changes
• Strong point of view and ability to promote conceptual thinking across the team
• Must be based in the United States

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and creative direction for a team of designers
• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and evolution of complex design systems
• Shape creative vision for digital platforms and products
• Align designs with client goals and the needs of a diverse user base
• Collaborate with UX, strategy, and development teams
• Present creative concepts and design solutions to clients
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level designers
• Promote creative excellence and distinctive, effective solutions
• Support a globally recognized consumer brand’s flagship digital product experience

Job description

• Provide hands-on leadership and creative direction for a team of designers
• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and evolution of complex design systems
• Shape creative vision for digital platforms and products
• Align designs with client goals and the needs of a diverse user base
• Collaborate with UX, strategy, and development teams
• Present creative concepts and design solutions to clients
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level designers
• Promote creative excellence and distinctive, effective solutions
• Support a globally recognized consumer brand’s flagship digital product experience

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in UI design, art direction, or a related field
• Strong portfolio showcasing digital platforms and products
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams
• Track record of mentoring and elevating designers
• Deep expertise in creating and evolving design systems
• Strong working knowledge of user interface, application, mobile, and responsive design principles
• Expert proficiency in Figma, including advanced component and library management
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to present and defend creative work to clients and stakeholders
• Experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, including UX and development
• Proactive mindset and ability to adapt to technology and design changes
• Strong point of view and ability to promote conceptual thinking across the team
• Must be based in the United States

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in UI Design and Art Direction, with a strong focus on creating and evolving design systems for digital platforms. Proven leadership in mentoring teams and aligning creative vision with client goals while promoting effective design solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• UI Design
• Art Direction
• Design Systems
• Figma Proficiency
• Team Leadership

Hard Skills

• UI Design
• Art Direction
• Design Systems
• Responsive Design
• Mobile Design
• Application Design

Soft Skills

• Exceptional Communication
• Mentoring
• Proactive Mindset
• Conceptual Thinking

Industry Keywords

• Digital Platforms
• Creative Direction
• User Interface
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• Figma