RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead and support design teams in creating high-quality screen designs and prototypes for multiple products and client engagements.

- Ensure final design deliverables meet Apply Digital's quality standards and align with client brand guidelines.
- Lead conversations about design deliverables and their creation, implementation and maintenance.
- Create, edit and follow brand, UX and design systems best practices without support, establishing frameworks for team consistency. CLIENT & ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT - Manage multiple client engagements and accounts simultaneously.
- Lead significant client-facing projects and meetings with autonomy.
- Demonstrate ability to gain cooperation with peers and cross-functional teams to address issues and opportunities.
- Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and clients with clarity and confidence. TEAM DEVELOPMENT & MENTORSHIP - Manage UX and design team members from a skilled growth perspective.
- Provide coaching, mentorship and guidance to designers at various levels.
- Conduct regular feedback sessions and support career development of team members.
- Share insights and expertise through thought leadership initiatives within the team. STRATEGIC CONTRIBUTION & INNOVATION - Create and execute tactical design plans for projects and multiple work streams that align with strategy.
- Contribute to the growth of the design practice through internal and external leadership content.




- Lead design innovation initiatives while establishing creative thinking frameworks.
- Stay up-to-date with design trends, best practices and emerging technologies.

REQUIREMENTS - 6+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with demonstrated progression in leadership roles.

- Strong portfolio showcasing leadership of complex, multi-product design projects.
- Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry-standard design tools.
- Deep expertise in brand and design systems creation, implementation and governance.
- Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts and engagements simultaneously.
- Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities with experience managing team members.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing interactions.
- Ability to resolve complex design challenges in creative and effective ways.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with developers, strategists and product managers.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments. NICE TO HAVES - Experience in a digital agency, consultancy or transformation environment.
- Knowledge of front-end technologies and technical constraints.
- Experience with enterprise-level design systems and multi-platform design.
- Background in user research and testing methodologies.
- Contribution to design community through speaking, writing or thought leadership.

📌 Product Design Lead (Vancouver)
🏢 twentysix
📍 Vancouver