Design Lead

About Us:Pixocial is a HUMAN-FIRST AI company dedicated to augmenting human capacity with innovative digital content and AI solutions. We are the creators of popular apps like AirBrush, AirBrush Video, SnapID, VCUS, BeautyPlus, and Vmake AI. Our products serve over 50 million monthly active users, with 2 million paying customers globally. Our team comprises over 200 members across 9 countries, with headquarters in Singapore and the United States.Role Overview:We are seeking an innovative and experienced Design Lead to join our team. This role involves managing a team of product designers and actively contributing to the design of our diverse product suite, including consumer apps and B2B SaaS. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in UX design, proven leadership abilities, and a fervent passion for developing user-centric products.Key Responsibilities:- Leadership & Management:- Lead, mentor, and manage a globally distributed team of product designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.- Oversee the entire design process from concept to final implementation, ensuring high-quality and consistent design standards across all projects.- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and marketers, to align design strategies with business objectives.- Conduct regular design reviews, providing constructive feedback and fostering continuous improvement within the design team.- Hands-On UX Design:- Drive the UX design for our suite of software products, encompassing user research, prototyping, user testing, and the delivery of high-fidelity design solutions.- Lead the team in developing and maintaining comprehensive design systems and guidelines to ensure a cohesive and seamless user experience.- Create intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing designs that enhance user experience and drive engagement.- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to keep the products' design and functionality at the forefront of innovation.- User Research & Testing:- Conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.- Analyze user feedback and data to inform ongoing design improvements, ensuring that products consistently meet user needs and expectations.Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.- 7+ years of experience in UX/UI design, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.- Proven track record of designing successful products across different spaces (consumer apps, B2B SaaS, etc.).- Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.- A robust portfolio showcasing expertise in UX design and a user-centric design approach.- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.- Ability to generate design variations and confidently rationalize both your own and your team's design choices to leadership and the broader team.- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-cultural environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.- Familiarity with agile development processes and experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams.Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working with AI-powered products- Knowledge of front-end/client development technologies is a plus.- Passion for innovation and staying at the forefront of design trends and technologies.- Mandarin language skills are preferred but not required.