Principal Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants anywhere in the world.

📋 Description

• Maintain the studio's commitment to design quality, ensuring it is both replicable and scalable.

• Create frameworks, training programs, and standards for craftsmanship.

• Provide guidance to Leads and Senior Leads regarding craft strategy.

• Establish design vision and strategy aligned with client business objectives.

• Collaborate on a portfolio of large and intricate products.

• Facilitate alignment between clients and designers, often exercising influence without direct authority.

• Adapt design standards in response to client requirements, advancements in AI, technology, and evolving industry trends.

• Engage with Director, VP, and C-suite stakeholders effectively.

• Utilize storytelling techniques to gain client support and foster team unity.

• Represent the studio at keynotes, panels, and significant publications.

• Aid business development by establishing design credibility in client discussions and pitches.

• Contribute to ongoing creative enhancement, innovation, and excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of full-time experience in the product design industry.

• Accessible portfolio showcasing your work.

• Must have a minimum of 3 hours overlap with the Toronto EST timezone.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work-from-anywhere policy.

• Annual discretionary bonus of 15%.

• Paid time off exceeding 20 days.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Opportunities for training and professional development.

• Annual team-wide trip.