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AKQA

Design Lead

AKQA

. Provide hands-on leadership and creative direction to a team of designers .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSan Francisco • United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UI Design and Art Direction, with a strong focus on creating and evolving scalable design systems. Proven ability to lead and mentor design teams while effectively communicating and presenting creative concepts to clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords
UI DesignArt DirectionFigma ProficiencyDesign System DevelopmentTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills
UI DesignArt DirectionDesign System DevelopmentResponsive Design PrinciplesMobile Design Principles
Soft Skills
Exceptional CommunicationMentoringCreative VisionProactive Mindset
Tools & Technologies
Figma
Industry Keywords
Digital PlatformsCreative DirectionUser InterfaceCollaboration with UXClient Presentations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide hands-on leadership and creative direction to a team of designers
  • Oversee the creation, maintenance, and evolution of complex design systems
  • Shape the creative vision for digital platforms and products
  • Collaborate with UX, strategy, and development teams
  • Present creative concepts and design solutions to clients
  • Mentor and support junior and mid-level designers
  • Promote creative excellence and distinctive, effective solutions
  • Support a flagship digital product experience for a globally recognized consumer brand

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 6+ years of experience in UI design, art direction, or a related field
  • Strong portfolio showcasing digital platforms and products
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire teams
  • Track record of mentoring and elevating designers
  • Deep expertise in creating and evolving scalable design systems
  • Strong working knowledge of user interface, application, mobile, and responsive design principles
  • Expert proficiency in Figma, including advanced component and library management
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to present and defend creative work to clients and stakeholders
  • Experience collaborating with UX and development teams
  • Proactive mindset and ability to adapt to technology and design changes
  • Strong point of view and ability to promote conceptual thinking

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Extensive range of benefits available through AKQA
  • Hybrid approach including required in-office days
  • Flexibility or accommodations may be discussed with the hiring team