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

The role

As an Associate Design Director at DEPT, you will shape the craft vision and elevate design excellence across the studio. You will influence senior stakeholders and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences for global brands.

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
• Build team capabilities through mentorship and a culture of continuous learning
• Support growth opportunities and pitches with strong creative points of view

What you'll bring

• Over ten years of experience in visual or UI/UX design
• Minimum of three years in a senior or leadership role
• Mastery of Figma and comprehensive design systems
• Proven ability to influence product and business decisions strategically
• Working proficiency in English and strong communication skills

Your impact

You will strengthen the agency's creative reputation by delivering award-winning work and setting new industry benchmarks. Your leadership will directly contribute to business growth and the professional development of the design team while fostering a culture of innovation.