Design Lead

As a Design Lead at Catch Design, your key responsibilities include leading large-scale design projects, applying human-centered design methods, and mentoring junior designers. You will be integral in shaping the design direction, guiding teams through discovery to delivery, and collaborating closely with stakeholders to drive exceptional digital outcomes.

To qualify for the Design Lead position at Catch Design, you need at least 6 years of experience in UX, UI, product, or service design. Proven experience in a digital agency environment and a strong portfolio showcasing your skills in design thinking and high-fidelity interface design are also essential.

Catch Design is committed to professional growth for its Design Lead through personalized development opportunities, learning lunches, and career progression support. We foster a culture where you can continually develop your skills and grow within the company.

As a Design Lead at Catch Design, you should be highly proficient in Figma and familiar with various design systems. An eye for typography, layout, and interaction is crucial to ensure that your design work is not only functional but also visually appealing.

The team culture at Catch Design is collaborative and vibrant, with a focus on quality and well-being. You’ll work in central city offices with great snacks and participate in company-wide events, making it a fantastic environment for a Design Lead to thrive.

When discussing your design process, emphasize your approach to human-centered design, your steps for engaging stakeholders, and how you balance creative thinking with project requirements. Give examples of past projects to showcase your abilities.

To handle client feedback effectively, demonstrate your ability to listen actively and incorporate their insights while providing professional guidance. Explain how you manage expectations and ensure the final design meets the client’s vision.

Discuss specific mentoring techniques that you apply, such as regular design critiques, providing constructive feedback, and fostering an environment where junior designers can express ideas. Highlight successful outcomes resulting from your mentorship.

Explain that you would establish design guidelines and standards to maintain consistency across all touchpoints. Discuss the importance of collaborative meetings and regular check-ins with the team to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Emphasize the importance of UX research as a foundational aspect of the design process. Discuss how you prioritize user insights to inform your design direction and ensure that your solutions effectively address user needs.

Share your view that leadership fosters collaboration and creativity within the team. Explain how inspiring and guiding others leads to innovative solutions and a successful design outcome.

Talk about setting realistic milestones that allow room for creativity while managing deadlines. Emphasize your ability to streamline processes while still allowing the team to explore innovative ideas.

Share your insights on current design trends and how they can be relevant in your projects. Mention specific trends and how you’ve incorporated them successfully in past work to demonstrate your engagement with the industry.

Highlight your communication skills, transparency, and regular interaction as key to building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Give examples of how these strategies have led to successful project outcomes.

Pick a specific project that was challenging yet rewarding. Describe the obstacles you faced, your decision-making process, and how you ultimately achieved a successful outcome. This demonstrates your problem-solving skills and resilience.