Lead Product Designer

Design Leadership & ExecutionLead and support design teams in creating high-quality screen designs and prototypes for multiple products and client engagementsEnsure final design deliverables meet Apply Digital's quality standards and align with client brand guidelinesLead conversations about design deliverables and their creation, implementation, and maintenanceCreate, edit, and follow brand, UX and design systems best practices without support, establishing frameworks for team consistencyClient & Account ManagementManage multiple client engagements and accounts simultaneouslyLead significant client-facing projects and meetings with autonomyDemonstrate ability to gain cooperation with peers and cross-functional teams to address issues and opportunitiesPresent design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and clients with clarity and confidenceTeam Development & MentorshipManage UX and design team members from a professional growth perspectiveProvide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to designers at various levelsConduct regular feedback sessions and support career development of team membersShare insights and expertise through thought leadership initiatives within the teamStrategic Contribution & InnovationCreate and execute tactical design plans for projects and multiple work streams that align with strategyContribute to the growth of the design practice through internal and external leadership contentLead design innovation initiatives while establishing creative thinking frameworksStay up-to-date with design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies As a Product Design Lead, you'll play a critical role in orchestrating complex design projects from start to finish while providing leadership and oversight to design teams. Reporting into the Experience team, you will be responsible for managing multiple client engagements and accounts, leading UX/Creative/Design System efforts, and ensuring high-quality design deliverables align with project objectives and client brand guidelines. You will help drive design innovation, mentor team members, and contribute to the growth of the design practice through thought leadership. APPLY is hybrid/remote-friendly. The preferred candidate should be based in LATAM, working in hours that align with EST. We are APPLY — a high-growth digital experience agency working with brands like Moderna, Kraft Heinz, and Atlassian. With a focus on transforming possibilities for people, we solve complex problems with well-executed digital solutions that make people's lives easier and help our clients compete. Our robust QA team is looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Automation (QA) engineer to develop and execute exploratory and automated tests that ensure product quality. You'll be directly working with our technical architect and developers to ensure that we create awesome bug-free software that delights our clients. Experience in a digital agency, consultancy, or transformation environmentKnowledge of front-end technologies and technical constraintsExperience with enterprise-level design systems and multi-platform designBackground in user research and testing methodologiesContribution to design community through speaking, writing, or thought leadership 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with demonstrated progression in leadership rolesStrong portfolio showcasing leadership of complex, multi-product design projectsExpert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry-standard design toolsDeep expertise in brand and design systems creation, implementation, and governanceProven ability to manage multiple client accounts and engagements simultaneouslyStrong leadership and mentorship capabilities with experience managing team membersExcellent communication and presentation skills for client-facing interactionsAbility to resolve complex design challenges in creative and effective waysExperience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with developers, strategists, and product managersDemonstrated ability to exercise wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments