Associate Design Director - UX/UI (Engineering) at Dept

The role

The Associate Design Director in Copenhagen shapes the craft vision and elevates design excellence across the studio. This leadership role involves steering the strategic direction of the visual design practice while guiding multidisciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Own craft direction across complex projects to ensure alignment with brand standards.
• Define design standards and sharpen processes to enable consistently exceptional work.
• Provide high-level creative and product direction to clients and internal teams.
• Drive innovation through experimentation with emerging tools and design trends.
• Evolve the craft vision and foster a culture of mentorship and continuous learning.
• Support business growth by providing strong creative points of view for pitches.

What you'll bring

• Over 10 years of experience in visual, UI, or UX design.
• At least 3 years of experience in a senior or leadership role.
• Mastery of Figma and design systems with a strategic systems-thinking approach.
• Proven ability to mentor talent and provide structured feedback to teams.
• Strong communication skills with working proficiency in English.

Your impact

You will strengthen the agency's creative reputation and contribute directly to business growth by delivering award-winning digital experiences. Your leadership will ensure high-quality execution across complex digital ecosystems while keeping the design practice innovative and competitive in the global market.