DEPT®
Principal,VisualDesign
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“Principal, Visual Design at DEPT®. Skills: Visual design, User-centered experience design, Interaction design, Brand development, Design systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Lead creative team”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver transformative solutions; Deliver best-in-class solutions; Exceed client expectations
Industry & Context.
Strategic problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years design experience, 2+ years leadership role, Bachelor's Degree in Design, Equivalent professional experience, Mastery of Figma, Familiarity with collaboration tools, Knowledge of visual design, Knowledge of user-centered experience design, Knowledge of interaction design, Knowledge of brand development, Experience developing design system, Experience maintaining design system, Ability to provide strategic vision, Ability to provide creative inspiration, Excellent public speaking skills, Excellent presentation skills, Detail-oriented, Comfortable navigating complex organizations, Focused on strategic problem-solving, Focused on process efficiency
What You'll Do.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Foster collaborative culture
Foster optimistic culture
Foster proactive culture
Bring insightful point of view
Define design strategies
Implement design strategies
Set conceptual standards
Generate strategic insights
Drive digital projects
Ensure deliverables exceed expectations
Stay within deadlines
Establish project direction
Assist with production
Identify key client decision-makers
Grow client relationships
Maintain client relationships
Collaborate across departments
Collaborate with stakeholders
Contribute to design discipline
Propose ideas to elevate operations
Propose ideas to improve processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multidisciplinary teams; Creative leadership team; Internal departments; External stakeholders
Communication Scope
Public speaking; Presentation skills; Articulate complex information
Process & Methodology
Project execution, Budget management, Deadline management
Full Job Description
WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. THE ROLE: The Principal, Visual Design role requires a visionary approach, collaborating with the creative team to not only meet client needs but to establish new benchmarks for conceptual and visual design excellence. A core responsibility is to challenge the team's thinking, pushing beyond conventional problem-solving to deliver transformative, best-in-class solutions. The ideal candidate is a design expert combining a deep focus on users and an exceptional eye for detail with strong leadership, collaboration, and execution skills. You possess the conviction to lead when necessary and the humility to follow great ideas, regardless of their source. You are committed to meticulous detail and leveraging every challenge as an opportunity for growth. As part of the creative leadership team, you will play a crucial role in executing the overarching creative and design strategy, ensuring the team's activities align with and significantly contribute to the organization's strategic short and long-term success. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Closely collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of talented people. Lead and mentor the creative team, fostering a collaborative, optimistic, and proactive culture. Bring a fresh, insightful point of view that inspires both the internal team and
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