Design Lead, Digital Products & Systems (Remote)

AKQA; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

AKQA is seeking a senior design leader to guide a team of designers in creating world-class digital product experiences. You will oversee the evolution of complex design systems, ensuring scalability, consistency, and craft across platforms while shaping the creative vision for digital products aligned with client goals.

With 5+ years in UI design or art direction and a strong portfolio, you will mentor junior designers, collaborate with UX, strategy, and development teams, and present concepts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in UI design or art direction with a strong portfolio.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor designers.
• Deep expertise in design systems, scalable and consistent.
• Strong knowledge of UI, mobile, and responsive design.
• Expert in Figma, including components/library management.
• Excellent communication to present to clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and creative direction to a design team.
• Oversee creation and evolution of complex design systems.
• Shape the creative vision for digital platforms.
• Collaborate with UX, strategy, and development teams.
• Present concepts to clients with clarity and strategic insight.
• Mentor junior designers and promote collaboration.
• Push for distinctive, high-quality design solutions.

Skills

UI design

Art direction

Design leadership

Design systems

Figma proficiency

Tools

Figma

Job description

AKQA is seeking a senior design leader to guide a team of designers in creating world-class digital product experiences. You will oversee the evolution of complex design systems, ensuring scalability, consistency, and craft across platforms while shaping the creative vision for digital products aligned with client goals.

With 5+ years in UI design or art direction and a strong portfolio, you will mentor junior designers, collaborate with UX, strategy, and development teams, and present concepts