Senior Designer

Key Responsibilities:

Design Leadership:

Provide creative direction and mentorship to junior designers and design teams.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and objectives.

Lead brainstorming sessions and design critiques to foster innovation and creativity.

Project Management:

Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines are met.

Develop project timelines, milestones, and budgets in collaboration with project stakeholders.

Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and agencies as needed.

Design Strategy:

Develop design strategies that align with the company's brand identity and business goals.

Conduct research and analysis to identify design trends, user preferences, and industry best practices.

Translate business requirements and user needs into compelling design solutions.

Visual Design:

Create high-quality visual designs for various digital and print mediums, including websites, mobile apps, marketing collateral, and branding materials.

Ensure consistency in design elements, typography, and color schemes across all platforms.

Use industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to execute design projects.

User Experience (UX) Design:

Develop user-centric design solutions that enhance the usability and accessibility of digital products and services.

Conduct user research, user testing, and usability evaluations to gather feedback and iterate on designs.

Collaborate with UX researchers, product managers, and developers to create intuitive and engaging user experiences.

Communication and Collaboration:

Communicate design concepts, ideas, and rationale effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Collaborate with marketing, product, and engineering teams to integrate design solutions into product development processes.

Present design proposals, prototypes, and deliverables to clients, executives, and project stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects.

Proficiency in design software and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.

Solid understanding of design principles, typography, colour theory, and layout techniques.

Experience with user-cantered design methodologies and UX/UI best practices.

Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and allocate resources effectively.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and web development technologies is a plus.

Experience working in agile or iterative development environments is desirable.

Familiarity with motion graphics, animation, and interactive design is an advantage.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership of design projects from start to finish.