Design Director

DEPT®

. Lead hands-on visual design by sketching, designing, prototyping, and polishing in Figma .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $138,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in digital visual design and interactive storytelling, with a strong focus on creating compelling web experiences and leading design teams. Proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, with a proven ability to translate brand narratives into high-quality digital products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Digital Visual DesignDesign LeadershipFigma MasteryInteractive StorytellingE-Commerce Experience

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Hard Skills

Web DesignPrototypingTypographyInteraction DesignDesign SystemsResponsive DesignDesign TokensNested ComponentsAuto-LayoutSophisticated Typographic Hierarchy

Soft Skills

Creative DirectionMentorshipCollaborationFeedback DeliveryNarrative Storytelling

Tools & Technologies

FigmaAdobe Creative SuiteSlackGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

Digital DesignE-CommerceInteractive WorkHigh-Traffic Web PagesClient Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead hands-on visual design by sketching, designing, prototyping, and polishing in Figma
Define visual standards, typography, narrative storytelling, and interaction design for high-traffic web pages and product launches
Push creative boundaries while maintaining consistency within complex, multi-tiered design systems and digital component libraries
Collaborate directly with client creative leads through live co-creation, sprint-based ideation, shared working files, and regular standups
Translate ambiguous briefs into clear, phased deliverables under strict launch timelines
Provide creative direction, actionable feedback, design critiques, and structured mentorship to junior and mid-level talent
Partner with project and client leadership to exceed aesthetic standards while delivering on schedule
Own major digital workstreams, product detail pages, and large-scale interactive launches
Translate high-level narratives and brand strategy into compelling web experiences
Guide craft teams, clients, and partners toward successful outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of proven experience in digital visual design, web design, and interactive work for world-class brands
2+ years in a design leadership or lead practitioner capacity
Exceptional portfolio demonstrating world-class digital craft, narrative web design, PDPs/e-commerce experiences, interactive storytelling, and sophisticated typographic hierarchy
Deep expertise designing within and scaling robust, multi-brand digital design systems in Figma, including auto-layout, nested components, design tokens, and responsive variants
Extensive experience presenting work and working directly with enterprise client creative leads and cross-functional partners
Comfort working in rapid sprint cycles, live collaborative files, and fast-moving launch cadences
Ability to work core hours aligned with Pacific Time (PT)
Candidates located across US time zones must be able to flex to PT hours when needed
Mastery of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Familiarity with Slack and Google Workspace
Authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
401K plan, plus matching
PTO
Paid Company Holidays
Parental Leave
Inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment