
Design Lead - North America
Anatta - Shopify Platinum Partner, Charleston, SC, United States
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Design Lead to join our e-commerce agency team. This role involves leading design strategy and execution, managing multiple projects, mentoring a design team, and collaborating closely with clients and cross-functional partners to deliver user-focused, business-driven design solutions.
Responsibilities
Transform client needs and challenges into persuasive design solutions with consultative presentations
Identify and communicate design problems and propose creative, user- and business-focused solutions
Apply expert knowledge of design principles, typography, color theory, and conversion rate optimization
Utilize qualitative and quantitative research methods to inform design recommendations
Incorporate motion graphics, animation, and email marketing design where applicable
Articulate and negotiate design decisions with clients
Manage design deliverables, including maintaining design systems and component libraries
Participate actively in sprint ceremonies, prioritize tasks, and manage timelines across multiple projects
Coordinate design hand-offs to development and quality assurance teams and support implementation
Provide timely updates via project management tools and communicate effectively across teams
Lead, mentor, and manage a small team of designers, including hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews
Facilitate brainstorming sessions, workshops, and collaboration across disciplines
Support project managers with design-related queries and estimations
Demonstrate professionalism in meetings and communications, including punctuality, preparedness, and etiquette
Requirements
5+ years of relevant design experience with at least 2 years focused on e-commerce website design
Expert proficiency in Figma, Sketch and Adobe XD; intermediate skills in Photoshop and Illustrator
Strong understanding of UX design, responsive and accessible design, CRO, and Shopify platform standards
Experience building and maintaining design systems and component libraries
Intermediate knowledge of motion graphics, animation, and email marketing campaigns
Proven leadership skills in managing design team members, mentoring, and delegating work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to present to clients and internal leadership
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with agile methodologies and sprint workflows is a plus
Experience working collaboratively with developers, UX researchers, and content strategists
The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Anatta Design reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant.
What are the perks?
Remote first organization
Full medical, dental, vision, disability, and company paid life insurance
Employer 401(k) contributions
Employee assistance program
Start accrual with 20 days of PTO annually + holidays
Annual winter break: We close the week between Christmas and New Year's so everyone can truly disconnect and recharge
Paid parental leave
Company events, happy hours, and retreats
Budget for continuing education
Other perks vary by location
Physical demands requirements
Common office/desk environment that involves long periods of time at a stationary desk with extensive computer work that requires repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
If this role is filled in the US, the annual salary range is $120,000 USD - $180,000 USD with additional bonus potential and is commensurate to several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to years of experience, skill set / qualifications, and geographical work location considering differences in cost of living, therefore, actual base pay offered may vary.
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