Product Design Lead

Apply Digital

Product Design Lead orchestrating complex design projects at Apply Digital. Driving design innovation and mentoring teams while ensuring high-quality deliverables align with client objectives.

Posted 5/20/2026contractSantiago • 🇨🇱 ChileSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support design teams in creating high-quality screen designs and prototypes for multiple products and client engagements
Ensure final design deliverables meet Apply Digital's quality standards and align with client brand guidelines
Lead conversations about design deliverables and their creation, implementation, and maintenance
Create, edit, and follow brand, UX and design systems best practices without support, establishing frameworks for team consistency
Manage multiple client engagements and accounts simultaneously
Lead significant client-facing projects and meetings with autonomy
Demonstrate ability to gain cooperation with peers and cross-functional teams to address issues and opportunities
Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and clients with clarity and confidence
Manage UX and design team members from a professional growth perspective
Provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to designers at various levels
Conduct regular feedback sessions and support career development of team members
Share insights and expertise through thought leadership initiatives within the team
Create and execute tactical design plans for projects and multiple work streams that align with strategy
Contribute to the growth of the design practice through internal and external leadership content
Lead design innovation initiatives while establishing creative thinking frameworks
Stay up-to-date with design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with demonstrated progression in leadership roles
Strong portfolio showcasing leadership of complex, multi-product design projects
Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry-standard design tools
Deep expertise in brand and design systems creation, implementation, and governance
Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts and engagements simultaneously
Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities with experience managing team members
Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing interactions
Ability to resolve complex design challenges in creative and effective ways
Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with developers, strategists, and product managers
Demonstrated ability to exercise wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

UI/UX designdesign systemsprototypingFigmaAdobe Creative Suitebrand governancedesign innovationtactical design planscomplex design challengesmulti-product design projects

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcommunicationpresentationcollaborationcooperationcoachingfeedbackcreative thinkingautonomy