Head designer job description
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Head designer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in head designer job postings.
Sample head designer requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in design field.
- Extensive knowledge of industry trends and techniques.
- Expertise in design software.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong understanding of color theory and typography.
Sample required head designer soft skills
- Ability to collaborate with other team members.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Highly motivated, proactive, and creative.
- Ability to lead and mentor junior designers.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
Head designer job description example 1
GoodRx head designer job description
GoodRx is America's healthcare marketplace. Each month, millions of people visit goodrx.com to find reliable health information and discounts for their healthcare - and we've helped people save $35 billion since 2011. We provide prescription discounts that are accepted at more than 70,000 pharmacies in the U.S., as well as telehealth services including doctor visits and lab tests. Our services have been positively reviewed by Good Morning America, The New York Times, NBC News, AARP, and many others.
Our goal is to help Americans find convenient and affordable healthcare. We offer solutions for consumers, employers, health plans, and anyone else who shares our desire to provide affordable prescriptions to all Americans.
We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company and industry. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has a seat at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunities to excel.
With that said, research shows that women and other underrepresented groups apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. GoodRx is committed to leveling the playing field, and we encourage women, people of color, those in the LGBTQ+ communities, and Veterans to apply for positions even if they don't necessarily check every box outlined in the job description. Please still get in touch - we'd love to connect and see if you could be good for the role!
GoodRx is on the hunt for a design-focused operations leader that can help increase and improve our performance and our commitment to excellence. Our goal is to up-level how we work, communicate, and execute within Design, and with our cross functional partners. This role will shepherd how we set goals, on-board new hires, run design workshops, showcase design externally and much more. This is a high impact role, and you will have a hand in shaping what it is and could be
What you will be doing Refine, implement and evangelize the design process across all areas Oversee design team communication, all-hands, workshops, and external presence Aid in the creation and implementation of design team goals and OKRsNormalize how teams review work with Design Leadership and ExecsOversee creating budgets for, headcount allocations, tools, team-outings, etc… Identify and create opportunities for design to communicate work company wide Aid in team allocations, and staffing
What you should have8+ years of Design Ops / Producer / Program or Project Management experience on a design or creative team Real world understanding and experience with Product organizations Frameworks and/or well articulated points of view on process, research, iteration, execution and organization The ability to build meaningful relationships and partnerships with Designers Product Managers, Engineers and StakeholdersExperience developing OKRs, processes, critiques, and Executive reviews Polished written skills, oral communication, and great story-telling are a must
GoodRx is America's healthcare marketplace. The company offers the most comprehensive and accurate resource for affordable prescription medications in the U.S., gathering pricing information from thousands of pharmacies coast to coast, as well as a telehealth marketplace for online doctor visits and lab tests. Since 2011, Americans with and without health insurance have saved $35 billion using GoodRx and million consumers visit goodrx.com each month to find discounts and information related to their healthcare. GoodRx is the #1 most downloaded medical app on the iOS and Android app stores. For more information, visit www.goodrx.com.
Our goal is to help Americans find convenient and affordable healthcare. We offer solutions for consumers, employers, health plans, and anyone else who shares our desire to provide affordable prescriptions to all Americans.
We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company and industry. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has a seat at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunities to excel.
With that said, research shows that women and other underrepresented groups apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. GoodRx is committed to leveling the playing field, and we encourage women, people of color, those in the LGBTQ+ communities, and Veterans to apply for positions even if they don't necessarily check every box outlined in the job description. Please still get in touch - we'd love to connect and see if you could be good for the role!
GoodRx is on the hunt for a design-focused operations leader that can help increase and improve our performance and our commitment to excellence. Our goal is to up-level how we work, communicate, and execute within Design, and with our cross functional partners. This role will shepherd how we set goals, on-board new hires, run design workshops, showcase design externally and much more. This is a high impact role, and you will have a hand in shaping what it is and could be
What you will be doing Refine, implement and evangelize the design process across all areas Oversee design team communication, all-hands, workshops, and external presence Aid in the creation and implementation of design team goals and OKRsNormalize how teams review work with Design Leadership and ExecsOversee creating budgets for, headcount allocations, tools, team-outings, etc… Identify and create opportunities for design to communicate work company wide Aid in team allocations, and staffing
What you should have8+ years of Design Ops / Producer / Program or Project Management experience on a design or creative team Real world understanding and experience with Product organizations Frameworks and/or well articulated points of view on process, research, iteration, execution and organization The ability to build meaningful relationships and partnerships with Designers Product Managers, Engineers and StakeholdersExperience developing OKRs, processes, critiques, and Executive reviews Polished written skills, oral communication, and great story-telling are a must
GoodRx is America's healthcare marketplace. The company offers the most comprehensive and accurate resource for affordable prescription medications in the U.S., gathering pricing information from thousands of pharmacies coast to coast, as well as a telehealth marketplace for online doctor visits and lab tests. Since 2011, Americans with and without health insurance have saved $35 billion using GoodRx and million consumers visit goodrx.com each month to find discounts and information related to their healthcare. GoodRx is the #1 most downloaded medical app on the iOS and Android app stores. For more information, visit www.goodrx.com.
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Head designer job description example 2
Lucid Motors head designer job description
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
In this role, you are critical in ensuring the success of the Brand's Brand Design Team as the Creative Lead. This role acts as an Art Director working cross-functionally within the various teams and departments at Lucid. The Creative Lead is responsible for conceiving ideas and generating clear, concise content treatments to support the brand's core mission and DNA, from ideation to execution. The Creative Lead has a proven storytelling ability to create, direct and execute world-class content that delivers against the Lucid standards and drives engagement across any platform. The Creative Lead supports in ensuring work is conceptually in line with campaign objectives and execution of the concept offers new angles, inspiration, and practical solutions.
The Creative Lead has a unique perspective and a creative sensibility able to translate across content types. This person understands what type of creativity can be executed based on the various types of projects, resulting in refined and deliberate creativity. This person is adept at processing complex information into simple design solutions. The Creative Lead is responsible for both the print and digital storytelling needs of the company. The Creative Lead interacts with a variety of people day-to-day and needs to be versatile, outgoing, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing both creative needs and team development.
The RoleLead the conceptualization and production of world-class branded content.Partner with the Creative Lead of the Brand Design Team to lead and enhance our compelling brand vision, architecture, and creative voice as a passionate steward, advocate, and gatekeeper of each brand. Work collectively across all functions from marketing to engineers and the leadership team to convey the value of the brand within a business context. Brainstorm concepts, create mockups, refine design details, and prepare assets to deliver expert pitches through beautifully designed presentation decks to make your case and gain stakeholder buy-in. Collaborate with various client groups, producers, photography crews, editors, graphic artists, and designers to achieve the finished product. Work closely and iteratively with printers and developers to ensure design accuracy throughout the creative process. Be an active part of the design of our print and digital projects; including magazines, brochures, showroom, event kiosks, the Lucid website, an e-commerce site. Contribute to style guides and apply those guides across platforms to drive a cohesive brand vision.Art direct and select photography and rendered assets. Oversee client pitches and proposals as needed. Support the effort of our in-car UI design to ensure it similarly carries our digital design identity Provide and execute creative targets for all project team members. Solicit, review, and incorporate feedback from the team. Guide, mentor and manage a team of Brand Designers through weekly feedback and bi-annual reviews. Manage administrative duties to support the team, i.e. recording artists in Harvest for assigned projects, approving timesheets if direct reports are contractors
Qualifications8+ years of experience working on brand-centered design projects as an Art Director. Expert knowledge of graphic design and a portfolio demonstrating this Experience working with external agencies and contractors Skilled in multi-tasking to manage a high volume of creative and content Led and/or built a dynamic team of producers and project managers Passion for mission-driven brands A demonstrated user empathy approach to design and fluency in print and environmental design Expert aptitude in project management tools like Basecamp, Asana, etc. Deep understanding of layout and typography for print, digital, and environmental applications Understanding of the premium luxury space Fluent in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and SketchYou have deep experience executing brand and product strategies across video content. You bring your brain to the table as well as your awesome creative skills addressing every detail to bring the brand to life. You have deep knowledge and command of the concept and execution of product + brand communications and how to collaborate with a cross-functional team to get a project done. You are always in ‘idea mode' and know how to bring people along in your thinking. You thrive on collaborating with teams and building ideas. You listen to others to solve creative challenges and take direction when needed. You can act either as a leader or as an active participant in meetings, according to the business needs. You are highly organized and your verbal and written communication is clear and professional as you manage high volume creativity guiding various project clients, teams, and talents in parallel toward the project goal. You are a self-starter, We are a small, busy team. Our creative output is disproportionate to our size. We do this by being nimble, resourceful problem solvers.
At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols
At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.
Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.
To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
In this role, you are critical in ensuring the success of the Brand's Brand Design Team as the Creative Lead. This role acts as an Art Director working cross-functionally within the various teams and departments at Lucid. The Creative Lead is responsible for conceiving ideas and generating clear, concise content treatments to support the brand's core mission and DNA, from ideation to execution. The Creative Lead has a proven storytelling ability to create, direct and execute world-class content that delivers against the Lucid standards and drives engagement across any platform. The Creative Lead supports in ensuring work is conceptually in line with campaign objectives and execution of the concept offers new angles, inspiration, and practical solutions.
The Creative Lead has a unique perspective and a creative sensibility able to translate across content types. This person understands what type of creativity can be executed based on the various types of projects, resulting in refined and deliberate creativity. This person is adept at processing complex information into simple design solutions. The Creative Lead is responsible for both the print and digital storytelling needs of the company. The Creative Lead interacts with a variety of people day-to-day and needs to be versatile, outgoing, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing both creative needs and team development.
The RoleLead the conceptualization and production of world-class branded content.Partner with the Creative Lead of the Brand Design Team to lead and enhance our compelling brand vision, architecture, and creative voice as a passionate steward, advocate, and gatekeeper of each brand. Work collectively across all functions from marketing to engineers and the leadership team to convey the value of the brand within a business context. Brainstorm concepts, create mockups, refine design details, and prepare assets to deliver expert pitches through beautifully designed presentation decks to make your case and gain stakeholder buy-in. Collaborate with various client groups, producers, photography crews, editors, graphic artists, and designers to achieve the finished product. Work closely and iteratively with printers and developers to ensure design accuracy throughout the creative process. Be an active part of the design of our print and digital projects; including magazines, brochures, showroom, event kiosks, the Lucid website, an e-commerce site. Contribute to style guides and apply those guides across platforms to drive a cohesive brand vision.Art direct and select photography and rendered assets. Oversee client pitches and proposals as needed. Support the effort of our in-car UI design to ensure it similarly carries our digital design identity Provide and execute creative targets for all project team members. Solicit, review, and incorporate feedback from the team. Guide, mentor and manage a team of Brand Designers through weekly feedback and bi-annual reviews. Manage administrative duties to support the team, i.e. recording artists in Harvest for assigned projects, approving timesheets if direct reports are contractors
Qualifications8+ years of experience working on brand-centered design projects as an Art Director. Expert knowledge of graphic design and a portfolio demonstrating this Experience working with external agencies and contractors Skilled in multi-tasking to manage a high volume of creative and content Led and/or built a dynamic team of producers and project managers Passion for mission-driven brands A demonstrated user empathy approach to design and fluency in print and environmental design Expert aptitude in project management tools like Basecamp, Asana, etc. Deep understanding of layout and typography for print, digital, and environmental applications Understanding of the premium luxury space Fluent in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and SketchYou have deep experience executing brand and product strategies across video content. You bring your brain to the table as well as your awesome creative skills addressing every detail to bring the brand to life. You have deep knowledge and command of the concept and execution of product + brand communications and how to collaborate with a cross-functional team to get a project done. You are always in ‘idea mode' and know how to bring people along in your thinking. You thrive on collaborating with teams and building ideas. You listen to others to solve creative challenges and take direction when needed. You can act either as a leader or as an active participant in meetings, according to the business needs. You are highly organized and your verbal and written communication is clear and professional as you manage high volume creativity guiding various project clients, teams, and talents in parallel toward the project goal. You are a self-starter, We are a small, busy team. Our creative output is disproportionate to our size. We do this by being nimble, resourceful problem solvers.
At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols
At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.
Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.
To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Head designer job description example 3
eko head designer job description
At Eko, we're dedicated to providing healthcare professionals with industry leading digital tools to hear and understand their patients' hearts and lungs. With our platform, clinicians can detect cardiopulmonary disease with higher accuracy, diagnose with more confidence, manage treatment effectively, and ultimately give their patients the best care possible.
With over $125M in funding from partners like 3M and the Mayo Clinic, Eko has become one of the fastest growing digital health companies, doubling our customer base in the last year to over 135,000 clinicians across 4,000 U.S. hospitals. We've built a tremendously talented, diverse, and mission driven team and are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work . Together we are committed to investing in each other and our mission to ensure all patients have access to high quality care.
Eko serves clinician and enterprise users of smart stethoscopes, expanding their ability to detect cardiopulmonary conditions and accelerate care. The impacts are broad and far-reaching, from expanding access and equity for underserved populations, to enabling providers to take one of their oldest tools and turn it into a platform for AI-enabled diagnosis.
The Head of Product Design position reports to VP of Product, and works closely with the EKO executive leadership team, acting as a key organizational influencer and thought leader.
As a Head of Product Design, You Will: Establish seamless user experiences across multiple domains: hardware, software (consumer web/app, enterprise web/app) and workflows.Establish a user-centered design system with the aim of identifying new innovation opportunities and improving the current experience for our users, which include nurses, EMT technicians, primary care physicians, cardiologists and many others across the healthcare continuum.Hire, manage, and develop internal designers and creative leaders in design and UX research.Be a player-coach, amplifying a growth mindset amongst design team members, deepening both their confidence in their craft and their leadership competencies by showing them how it's done.Capture the impact of design by partnering with the organization to quantify the experience of Eko customers across digital and physical experiences, for both consumer and enterprise customers. Manage and hire external agencies for contracted design projects Research, prototype and test designs for new products and technologies Engage with engineering, in partnership with Product, to ensure desirability, feasibility and viability inputs result in a seamless and compelling user experience and a successful business.
As a Head of Product Design, You Have: 10+ years experience leading product, UX strategy and/or design, ideally across digital, physical and/or hybrid experiences.5+ years applying user-centered design principles to create successful products. Experience defining product design systems and creating design consistency across multiple domains. Experience with user-centered design in an agency setting a plus (IDEO, frog, lunar, Matter, etc). Multiple experiences conducting and synthesizing user research, and prior experiences mentoring and developing UX researchers is a strong plus.Experience working within cost-efficient start-up frameworks to drive early traction for design concepts prior to investment. Techniques may include lo-fi prototyping, user validation, etc. Experience with category-defining new products, navigating product adoption and user experience evolution.Previous work in multiple media including: software, hardware, and interaction design Expertise in solving complex experiences and making them intuitive to the user
Benefits and Perks We Offer:Eko was recognized by “Great Place to Work” in 2020 and 2021Paid-time off Medical/Dental/Vision, Disability + Life InsuranceVolunteer time off One Medical membership Parental Leave 401k MatchingWork from home equipment stipend Flexible schedules Wellness programs (Wellness Wednesdays, Time off) Wellness perks (Headspace, Ginger, Aaptiv, Physera) Learning and Development stipend
Eko is elevating the way clinicians detect and monitor cardiac and respiratory disease by bringing together advanced sensors, patient and provider software, and AI-powered analysis. Its FDA cleared platform is used by tens of thousands of clinicians treating millions of patients around the world, in-person, and through telehealth. The company is headquartered in Oakland, California and privately-held, with investments from ARTIS Ventures, NTT Venture Capital, DigiTx Ventures, Mayo Clinic, Sutter Health and others.
Eko is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
With over $125M in funding from partners like 3M and the Mayo Clinic, Eko has become one of the fastest growing digital health companies, doubling our customer base in the last year to over 135,000 clinicians across 4,000 U.S. hospitals. We've built a tremendously talented, diverse, and mission driven team and are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work . Together we are committed to investing in each other and our mission to ensure all patients have access to high quality care.
Eko serves clinician and enterprise users of smart stethoscopes, expanding their ability to detect cardiopulmonary conditions and accelerate care. The impacts are broad and far-reaching, from expanding access and equity for underserved populations, to enabling providers to take one of their oldest tools and turn it into a platform for AI-enabled diagnosis.
The Head of Product Design position reports to VP of Product, and works closely with the EKO executive leadership team, acting as a key organizational influencer and thought leader.
As a Head of Product Design, You Will: Establish seamless user experiences across multiple domains: hardware, software (consumer web/app, enterprise web/app) and workflows.Establish a user-centered design system with the aim of identifying new innovation opportunities and improving the current experience for our users, which include nurses, EMT technicians, primary care physicians, cardiologists and many others across the healthcare continuum.Hire, manage, and develop internal designers and creative leaders in design and UX research.Be a player-coach, amplifying a growth mindset amongst design team members, deepening both their confidence in their craft and their leadership competencies by showing them how it's done.Capture the impact of design by partnering with the organization to quantify the experience of Eko customers across digital and physical experiences, for both consumer and enterprise customers. Manage and hire external agencies for contracted design projects Research, prototype and test designs for new products and technologies Engage with engineering, in partnership with Product, to ensure desirability, feasibility and viability inputs result in a seamless and compelling user experience and a successful business.
As a Head of Product Design, You Have: 10+ years experience leading product, UX strategy and/or design, ideally across digital, physical and/or hybrid experiences.5+ years applying user-centered design principles to create successful products. Experience defining product design systems and creating design consistency across multiple domains. Experience with user-centered design in an agency setting a plus (IDEO, frog, lunar, Matter, etc). Multiple experiences conducting and synthesizing user research, and prior experiences mentoring and developing UX researchers is a strong plus.Experience working within cost-efficient start-up frameworks to drive early traction for design concepts prior to investment. Techniques may include lo-fi prototyping, user validation, etc. Experience with category-defining new products, navigating product adoption and user experience evolution.Previous work in multiple media including: software, hardware, and interaction design Expertise in solving complex experiences and making them intuitive to the user
Benefits and Perks We Offer:Eko was recognized by “Great Place to Work” in 2020 and 2021Paid-time off Medical/Dental/Vision, Disability + Life InsuranceVolunteer time off One Medical membership Parental Leave 401k MatchingWork from home equipment stipend Flexible schedules Wellness programs (Wellness Wednesdays, Time off) Wellness perks (Headspace, Ginger, Aaptiv, Physera) Learning and Development stipend
Eko is elevating the way clinicians detect and monitor cardiac and respiratory disease by bringing together advanced sensors, patient and provider software, and AI-powered analysis. Its FDA cleared platform is used by tens of thousands of clinicians treating millions of patients around the world, in-person, and through telehealth. The company is headquartered in Oakland, California and privately-held, with investments from ARTIS Ventures, NTT Venture Capital, DigiTx Ventures, Mayo Clinic, Sutter Health and others.
Eko is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
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Updated March 14, 2024