Team Lead - Design

In this role as the Team Lead for Design, you will be at the center of creativity, technology, and business outcomes. Your main responsibility will be to establish a robust design engine that boosts merchant profitability, going beyond just aesthetic appeal. Key Responsibilities: - Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of 10 Junior Designers, setting high standards for quality, discipline, and creativity. - AI & Innovation: Lead design projects incorporating AI tools to enhance speed and creative quality. - End-to-End Creative Ownership: Drive design strategies for website storefronts and impactful ad creatives that directly affect business objectives and merchant ROI. - Workflow Automation: Develop and refine design workflows, focusing on automating repetitive tasks using technology and AI. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Marketing, Category, and Product teams to ensure design aligns with key metrics and growth goals. - Client Connection: Engage with sellers to understand their brand identity and translate requirements into scalable design systems. - Training & Upskilling: Serve as an expert on AI tools, training your team to stay updated on creative technology advancements. Qualifications: - Experience: 5+ years in core design with a track record of team leadership and project ownership. - Tool Mastery: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Canva. - AI Pioneer: Hands-on experience with AI tools for creative generation and a forward-looking approach on how AI transforms design workflows. - Analytical Mindset: Ability to leverage data and logic in creative decision-making. - High Ownership: Thrive in a founder-led environment, taking full responsibility for team output and brand success. - Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to bridge technical design execution with merchant expectations. Omitting Additional Company Details from the JD. In this role as the Team Lead for Design, you will be at the center of creativity, technology, and business outcomes. Your main responsibility will be to establish a robust design engine that boosts merchant profitability, going beyond just aesthetic appeal. Key Responsibilities: - Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of 10 Junior Designers, setting high standards for quality, discipline, and creativity. - AI & Innovation: Lead design projects incorporating AI tools to enhance speed and creative quality. - End-to-End Creative Ownership: Drive design strategies for website storefronts and impactful ad creatives that directly affect business objectives and merchant ROI. - Workflow Automation: Develop and refine design workflows, focusing on automating repetitive tasks using technology and AI. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Marketing, Category, and Product teams to ensure design aligns with key metrics and growth goals. - Client Connection: Engage with sellers to understand their brand identity and translate requirements into scalable design systems. - Training & Upskilling: Serve as an expert on AI tools, training your team to stay updated on creative technology advancements. Qualifications: - Experience: 5+ years in core design with a track record of team leadership and project ownership. - Tool Mastery: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Canva. - AI Pioneer: Hands-on experience with AI tools for creative generation and a forward-looking approach on how AI transforms design workflows. - Analytical Mindset: Ability to leverage data and logic in creative decision-making. - High Ownership: Thrive in a founder-led environment, taking full responsibility for team output and brand success. - Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to bridge technical design execution with merchant expectations. Omitting Additional Company Details from the JD.