Design Solutions Lead

Key Details:

Location: Bangalore / Or willing to travel to Blr

Who we're looking for :

We are seeking an illustrious Design Solutions Lead with over 8 years of stellar experience in the creative domain. The ideal candidate will possess a remarkable background in consumer tech or fintech, coupled with an impeccable sense of design and creativity. This role demands a highly hands-on and execution-focused lead who will spearhead a talented team of illustrators, graphic designers, motion designers, and visual designers.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Inspire and Lead: Direct and mentor a diverse team of creative professionals, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.
• Creative Excellence: Oversee the entire creative process from concept to execution, ensuring all deliverables reflect the highest standards of creativity and design.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and engineering, to develop and implement creative strategies that align with our business objectives.
• Hands-On Expertise: Actively engage in creative projects, providing hands-on support and ensuring the team’s output is consistently exceptional.
• Execution Focus: Drive the execution of creative projects with a meticulous approach, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals.
• Trendsetting Vision: Stay ahead of industry trends and best practices, continually elevating the quality and impact of our creative output.
• Brand Stewardship: Maintain and enhance brand guidelines, ensuring a consistent and cohesive visual identity across all platforms.
• Visionary Communication: Present creative concepts and strategies to senior leadership and stakeholders, effectively conveying the vision and rationale behind design decisions.

What is needed for this role:

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Seasoned Professional: Over 8 years of experience in a creative leadership role within a consumer tech or fintech company.
• Leadership Prowess: Proven ability to manage and inspire a diverse team of creative professionals.
• Portfolio of Distinction: A compelling portfolio showcasing a broad range of creative projects and design expertise.
• Aesthetic Excellence: An exceptional eye for creativity and design, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, etc.).
• Articulate Communicator: Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating design concepts and strategies to both creative and non-creative stakeholders.
• Dynamic Multitasker: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Innovative Spirit: A passion for pushing the boundaries of creativity and design.
• Execution Excellence: Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion with a hands-on and highly execution-focused approach.

Why you should work with us:

• We like people who behave like owners, and we place a high regard on those who take ownership and see projects through to completion.
• We take pleasure in tackling meaningful problems by understanding pain points and developing intuitive experiences that delight customers.
• We appreciate those who can participate in healthy conflict and are able to commit to every decision as if it were their own. We value consent, over consensus.
• In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we consistently set higher standards. If you crave continuous learning, growth, and improvement in a dynamic environment, choosing us is the right move.