Design Manager - [Backdoor Hirings]

• Lead and mentor a team of designers, overseeing project execution, skill development, and performance.
  
• Develop and implement scalable design systems that ensure visual consistency across all platforms and products.
  
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and engineering teams to align design initiatives with business and user needs.
  
• Own the creative review process, ensuring output meets brand, usability, and quality standards.
  
• Translate business objectives into design outcomes, integrating research, data, and feedback to inform decisions.
  

• Define and communicate design strategy aligned with brand and business goals
  
• Guide the execution of design projects from concept to delivery
  
• Foster a collaborative, high performing creative environment
  
• Integrate user feedback and research into the design process
  
• Ensure consistency, quality, and scalability across design assets
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, or related field
  
• 5+ years of experience in design, with at least 2 in a leadership role
  
• Proficiency in tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or Sketch
  
• Strong portfolio showcasing cross platform design leadership
  
• Experience working in agile or cross functional environments
  
• Excellent communication and feedback skills