Design Lead

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.