Design Director

Design Director 

Who We Are

1R is a rapidly growing eCommerce design, strategy and technology firm with a portfolio of notable fashion, beauty and lifestyle clients. Together we work to transform digital shopping experiences and establish a solid digital brand identity for our clients. 

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a talented and motivated Design Director to join our creative and strategy teams. You will be overseeing the execution of the creative team and work closely with a team of solutions architects, data analysts and developers. Focused on concepts, stories, and execution, you will drive creative excellence and collaboration across projects through to production and delivery — ensuring that your work delivers innovative creative solutions against all the different brands + verticals we work with. The ideal candidate should be able to combine user experience design concurrently with business goals to set the tone for unique and personalized digital experiences. Inquisitive, with a strong visual sense, an analytical mind, and a good eye for detail to manage with our talented design team. You also have experience working at scale, manage to work in agile and nimble ways — and can handle your own time management effectively to deliver on deadlines. You enjoy crafting the details all the way to delivery.

Responsibilities

• This role includes managing a team of designers and promoting a culture of innovation.

• Help to prompt strategic thinking and user centric digital experiences for all our clients led by insights, data, and research. 

• Create and uphold design best practices, and manage complex, cross-functional projects.

• Help produce and oversee high-quality digital assets for various marketing campaigns, including email, social media, and web experiences.

• Oversee and Lead in website design projects including concepting, high fidelity designs, interactive prototypes, client presentations, and documentation for development hand-off. 

• Work across and be able to manage multiple project streams.

• Understand client goals and requirements, technical constraints, and have the ability to work within project parameters.

• Lead UX execution in partnership with other designers and strategists.

• Ensure that project goals, timelines and budgets are closely met.

• Support in estimates, scoping, and pitching to ensure projects are set up for success from jump. 

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with eCommerce, Interactive and Digital Design.

• Experience managing design systems or working closely with design system owners.

• Strong understanding of digital performance metrics, with experience leveraging data to drive design decisions.

• Experience in e-commerce, fashion, or lifestyle brands preferred.

• Experience in working with designers and developers in agile teams.

• Experience with eCommerce platforms and third-parties such as Shopify, Yotpo, Klayvio is a plus.

• 7+ years of experience working in UX either in-house or an agency environment with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

• High attention to detail.

• Robust knowledge of Figma.

• Excellent presentation skills and ability to speak directly with clients.

• Can perform under pressure and operate in a fast-paced environment.

• Should have enthusiasm, energy and determination to achieve best results.