Senior Design Lead

Multiplayer Studio

. Lead multiple complex design projects or workstreams, defining approaches, deliverables, and timelines .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • Canada, United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading design projects and managing teams, with a strong focus on aligning design strategies with business goals and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Proven ability to coach and mentor designers while maintaining high design standards and critical judgment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product DesignPeople ManagementDesign StrategyClient Relationship ManagementDesign Thinking

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Hard Skills

Design Project ManagementDesign Rationale TranslationPortfolio DevelopmentDesign JudgmentCritical Rigor

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipStrategic Decision-Making

Industry Keywords

Design ThinkingStakeholder EngagementExecutive CommunicationTeam AlignmentAmbiguity Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple complex design projects or workstreams, defining approaches, deliverables, and timelines
Guide teams through ambiguity and maintain alignment and collaboration
Maintain consistent design judgment and critical rigor
Coach direct reports, leads, and senior designers
Strengthen design thinking across team projects
Own client relationships, manage expectations, address concerns, and escalate strategic decisions as needed
Establish and articulate design strategy aligned with business goals
Align with senior clients on future-state vision
Advocate for and defend design decisions with senior stakeholders
Translate design rationale for executive audiences
Manage direct reports and client relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven 8 years full-time industry experience as a product designer
4+ years of people management experience
Portfolio we can access
Must have a minimum 3-hour overlap with Toronto EST timezone

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from anywhere
Annual 15% discretionary bonus
Paid time off (over 20 days)
Health benefits
Training & development opportunities
Annual team-wide trip