Design Principal

Job Title: Design Principal

Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid: In-office Tuesdays & Wednesdays)

Salary: $180,000- $200,000

About :

My client designs and builds exceptional digital products, services, and immersive experiences that people love and drive business growth. They're a global studio is passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives. the work spans the entire product lifecycle, from visioning and discovery to launch and beyond.

About the Role:

Seeking a Senior Design Principal to join our NYC studio. In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead & Mentor: Manage a team of 5 designers, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a high-performing, inclusive team culture.
• Strategic Impact: Play a key strategic role in new business pursuits, crafting compelling narratives, and delivering innovative design solutions.
• Client Partnerships: Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring project success.
• Design Excellence: Oversee the entire design process, from research and ideation to prototyping and delivery, ensuring high-quality, user-centered outcomes.
• Team Development: Drive design discipline recruitment, evaluate talent, and identify areas for growth and development within the team.
• Thought Leadership: Stay abreast of emerging design trends and technologies, contributing to the evolution of our design practice.

Key Requirements:

• Proven Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring design teams, with a strong track record of success.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to think strategically, translate business goals into compelling design solutions, and drive innovation.
• Client Focus: Excellent client communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
• Design Expertise: Strong design fundamentals, with experience across various platforms and a passion for crafting exceptional user experiences.
• Team Building: Proven ability to build and motivate high-performing teams, foster a positive and inclusive work environment, and address team challenges effectively.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Growth Mindset: A strong desire for continuous learning and a passion for pushing the boundaries of design.

Bonus Points:

• Experience in the gaming/play industry.
• Agile/Lean methodologies experience.