Design Lead — AI-Driven Mobile Apps (Hybrid)

Blue Pearl PTY; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design agency in Sandton is seeking a highly skilled designer to lead a design guild focused on consumer-facing mobile apps. You will manage high-quality design outcomes and collaborate closely with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience, strong user-centered design skills, and a passion for excellent design. This role offers a hybrid working model with local and international collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong collaboration skills with tolerance for large organizations.
• Ability to work within design processes and high-feedback environments.
• Experience in managing design work and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design guild, ensuring timely delivery against sprint goals.
• Remove obstacles for smooth design operations.
• Manage design work intake, prioritization, and allocation.
• Prepare for Project Increment (PIO) planning.
• Maintain consistent communication with stakeholders.
• Oversee design quality standards.

Skills

Proven leadership and people management skills within a design environment

Strong understanding of user-centered design

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Proficiency in Figma

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

A leading design agency in Sandton is seeking a highly skilled designer to lead a design guild focused on consumer-facing mobile apps. You will manage high-quality design outcomes and collaborate closely with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience, strong user-centered design skills, and a passion for excellent design. This role offers a hybrid working model with local and international collaboration opportunities.