Job Title: Lead Design Architect
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Design Architect to join our team. As a key member of our design department, you will be responsible for leading the design of our web and mobile applications to create a unified user experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced designer to take on a leadership role and shape the direction of our product design.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a comprehensive interaction design framework across desktop web, mobile web, and native mobile to support our ambitious product strategy and create a unified user experience across our product suite.
* Work with product managers, customers, and engineers to design core product experiences like user access management, settings, and other functionality shared by products across our suite, ensuring consistency and high quality.
* Collaborate closely with independent teams of product managers, engineers, and designers to integrate your design principles and patterns into their product-specific designs.
* Partner closely with the design system team to ensure alignment between high-level interaction patterns and lower-level component libraries. Facilitate the seamless incorporation of design system components into the broader application architecture.
* Advocate for user needs, leveraging user research and analytics from across the company to inform and refine interaction patterns and design decisions.
* Document and communicate design principles, guidelines, and best practices to raise the bar of our overall product design practice.
Qualifications
* 10+ years of experience in UX and interaction design with a strong portfolio showcasing complex web applications and design system design.
* Proven experience leading design initiatives and working cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and designers in a fast-paced environment.
* Deep understanding of design systems and how they integrate with broader application architecture.
* Ability to conceptualise and execute a unified interaction design strategy that aligns with business goals and user needs.
* Technical knowledge of modern web app development technologies and tools is beneficial.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present complex design concepts clearly and persuasively.
* Proven track record of project management and delivery in fast-paced environments.
About Us
We are a dynamic and innovative company based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth and development.