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AKQA

Design Lead – Design Systems

AKQA

. Provide hands-on leadership and creative direction, guiding a team of designers to produce world-class digital product experiences .

Posted 9/22/2026contractUnited StatesSenior💰 $3,600 - $4,000 per weekWebsite

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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 design systems that ensure scalability and consistency. Proven ability to lead and mentor design teams while delivering high-quality digital product experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords
UI DesignArt DirectionDesign Systems DevelopmentFigma ProficiencyTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills
UI DesignArt DirectionDesign SystemsResponsive DesignMobile DesignApplication Design
Soft Skills
Exceptional CommunicationMentoringCollaborationProactive MindsetConceptual Thinking
Tools & Technologies
Figma
Industry Keywords
Digital Product ExperiencesCreative DirectionUser Interface PrinciplesCross-Disciplinary Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide hands-on leadership and creative direction, guiding a team of designers to produce world-class digital product experiences
  • Oversee the creation, maintenance, and evolution of complex design systems, ensuring scalability, consistency, and craft
  • Shape the creative vision for digital platforms and products, aligning with client goals and user needs
  • Collaborate with UX, strategy, and development teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality solutions
  • Present creative concepts and design solutions to clients with clarity, confidence, and strategic insight
  • Mentor and support junior and mid-level designers, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
  • Contribute to a culture of creative excellence and push for distinctive, effective solutions

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, with a track record of mentoring and elevating designers
  • Deep expertise in creating and evolving design systems, with a focus on scalability, consistency, and innovation
  • 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, including the ability to present and defend creative work to clients and stakeholders
  • Experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, including UX and development, to deliver integrated solutions
  • Proactive mindset and ability to adapt to the changing landscape of technology and design
  • Strong point of view and ability to promote and encourage conceptual thinking across the team
  • Must be located in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Remote work arrangement
  • Travel to client as required from time to time
  • Flexible accommodations or flexibility may be discussed with the hiring team
  • Equal opportunity employment and career progression opportunities