Product Design Lead

ABOUT APPLY DIGITAL

Apply Digital is a global experience transformation partner. We drive AI-powered change and measurable impact across complex, multi-brand ecosystems. Leveraging expertise that spans across the customer experience lifecycle from strategy, design to engineering and beyond, we enable our clients to modernize their organizations and maximize value for their business and customers.

Our 750+ team members have helped transform global companies like Kraft Heinz, NFL, Moderna, Lululemon, Dropbox, Atlassian, A+E Networks, and The Very Group.

Apply Digital was founded in 2016 in Vancouver, Canada. In the past nine years, we have grown to ten cities across North America, South America, the UK, Europe, and India.

At Apply Digital, we believe in the “One Team” approach, where we operate within a ‘pod’ structure. Each pod brings together senior leadership, subject matter experts, and cross-functional skill sets, all working within a common tech and delivery framework. This structure is underpinned by well-oiled scrum and sprint cadences, keeping teams in step to release often and retrospectives to ensure we progress toward the desired outcomes.

Wherever we work in the world, we envision Apply Digital as a safe, empowered, respectful and fun community for people, every single day. Together, we work to embody our SHAPE (smart, humble, active, positive, and excellent) values and make Apply Digital a space for our team to connect, grow, and support each other to make a difference.

Visit our Careers page to learn how we can unlock your potential.

LOCATION: Apply Digital is hybrid/remote-friendly. The preferred candidate should be based in Latin America, preferably working in hours that align to PT (Pacific Timezone) or ET (Eastern Timezone). Candidates located in Santiago, Chile are able to work out of our Santiago office as remote/hybrid employees. Candidates located outside of Santiago, Chile will be fully remote employees.

THE ROLE:

As a Product Design Lead, you'll play a critical role in orchestrating complex design projects from start to finish while providing leadership and oversight to design teams. Reporting into the Experience team, you will be responsible for managing multiple client engagements and accounts, leading UX/Creative/Design System efforts, and ensuring high-quality design deliverables align with project objectives and client brand guidelines. You will help drive design innovation, mentor team members, and contribute to the growth of the design practice through thought leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design Leadership & Execution

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Lead and support design teams in creating high-quality screen designs and prototypes for multiple products and client engagements

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Ensure final design deliverables meet Apply Digital's quality standards and align with client brand guidelines

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Lead conversations about design deliverables and their creation, implementation, and maintenance

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Create, edit, and follow brand, UX and design systems best practices without support, establishing frameworks for team consistency

Client & Account Management

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Manage multiple client engagements and accounts simultaneously

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Lead significant client-facing projects and meetings with autonomy

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Demonstrate ability to gain cooperation with peers and cross-functional teams to address issues and opportunities

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Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and clients with clarity and confidence

Team Development & Mentorship

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Manage UX and design team members from a professional growth perspective

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Provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to designers at various levels

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Conduct regular feedback sessions and support career development of team members

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Share insights and expertise through thought leadership initiatives within the team

Strategic Contribution & Innovation

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Create and execute tactical design plans for projects and multiple work streams that align with strategy

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Contribute to the growth of the design practice through internal and external leadership content

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Lead design innovation initiatives while establishing creative thinking frameworks

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Stay up-to-date with design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies

REQUIREMENTS:
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6+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with demonstrated progression in leadership roles

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Strong portfolio showcasing leadership of complex, multi-product design projects

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Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry-standard design tools

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Deep expertise in brand and design systems creation, implementation, and governance

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Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts and engagements simultaneously

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Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities with experience managing team members

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Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing interactions

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Ability to resolve complex design challenges in creative and effective ways

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Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with developers, strategists, and product managers

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Demonstrated ability to exercise wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments

NICE TO HAVES:
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Experience in a digital agency, consultancy, or transformation environment

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Knowledge of front-end technologies and technical constraints

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Experience with enterprise-level design systems and multi-platform design

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Background in user research and testing methodologies

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Contribution to design community through speaking, writing, or thought leadership

LIFE AT APPLY DIGITAL

At Apply Digital, people are at the core of everything we do. We value your time, safety, and health, and strive to build a work community that can help you thrive and grow. Here are a few benefits we offer to support you:

Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with international brands that have a global impact.
An inclusive and safe environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe.
Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.
Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.
Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.
Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.

Apply Digital is committed to building a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone feels welcome. That’s why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.

For more information, visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing us at [email protected].