Art Director

• Lead 1-3 UI/UX engagements as needed, focusing on creating branded e-commerce websites.
• Emphasize branded UI, conversion-focused UX, and clarity in design approaches.
• Present design work to clients, explaining design choices based on effective reasoning and UX principles.
• Manage design projects independently from discovery to hand-off, adhering to timelines and collaborating with developers to ensure feasibility.
• Develop component systems and maintain design guidelines for consistency.
• Manage a team of designers, starting with 2-4 direct reports and expanding as the team grows. Provide support in strategy, project management, design feedback, performance evaluation, and handling escalations.
• Conduct weekly 1:1s with direct reports to assess client health, offer feedback, and oversee career development.
• Ensure high-quality work output from direct reports, focusing on visual craft, UX expertise, and meeting deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketers, strategists, developers, and clients, to develop project plans, understand business objectives, and address client issues.

Design Director, UI/UX, Brand

Design Director