Design Lead
Hustle · Sydney, AU ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Lead
- Category
- Design
Design Lead | High-end E-commerce Digital Agency
Hybrid
A fast-growing, industry-leading digital agency specialising in premium Shopify Plus e-commerce experiences is looking for a Design Lead to elevate the creative output of their design team. Clients include some of Australia's most well-respected brands and fast-growing local and international startups.
This is a leadership role combining hands-on design capability with mentoring, strategic thinking, and cross-team collaboration. You'll own creative direction, design operations, and team development, working closely with project managers and engineers to deliver premium digital experiences.
What you'll do:
Lead the development and review of UI/UX concepts, prototypes, and final deliverables
Mentor and grow a design team through reviews, training, and career development
Contribute to scoping new work, including time and cost estimates
Own QA and design standards across all digital touchpoints
Collaborate with a Creative Director on evolving the studio's design services
What they're looking for:
Strong digital design background with genuine team leadership experience
Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, responsive web design, accessibility
Outstanding eye for typography, layout, interaction, and UX conventions
Comfortable scoping work, managing timelines, and collaborating with PMs/devs
Agency or studio background preferred
Hybrid working, flexibility, and the chance to shape studio-wide design standards.