Associate Creative Director, Design

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Associate Creative Director (ACD) of Design with a strong emphasis on UI design to join our Dentsu Product Design &
Digital Transformation team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in UI design, with a proven track record of leading design projects, creating innovative and user-centric interfaces, and driving design excellence. This role requires exceptional people management skills and the ability to effectively present design concepts and strategies to clients. If you are a creative visionary with a passion for transforming digital experiences, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Work with Creative Director and Experience Leads to produce best-in-class experiences across websites and mobile apps
Lead the UI design and visual direction on engagements, e.G., creating mood boards and design rationale, for both conceptual and delivery projects
Conduct competitive and out-of-category best-in-class research to inform design strategy
Create and manage custom design systems as well as utilize and scale existing client design systems
Maintain visual design and UI standards to improve team efficiency
Support your design work using all available insights including customer feedback, quantitative data and usability findings
Work with a team of designers to estimate design activities and capacity, and manage the workload to meet deadlines
Work with the cross-functional teams and leaders to ensure user adoption and client satisfaction
Be a trusted creative voice for your accounts and develop good relationships with your clients
Demonstrate to clients that you understand their challenges and respond to their creative and strategic requirements
Provide feedback for annual performance reviews, and ongoing feedback throughout the year (written when requested)
Work with creative management to address performance, workflow, and quality issues and develop long-range plans for the creative discipline
Mentor designers to meet the standards and expectations of the agency and the client, as well as meet their own career goals
Remain current on latest design and technology trends in the industry