Design Strategist

3 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand RUSH Full time

We're looking for a Design Director to lead our design team at RUSH. As a seasoned leader, you'll shape our design strategy, drive innovation, and mentor our design team.

About the Role
  • The Design Director will work closely with the Chief Delivery Officer to execute the design strategy, aligning with RUSH's goals and objectives.
  • This leadership role involves building trusted relationships with senior clients, advocating for RUSH's design capabilities, and driving business growth.
  • You will also work with the People & Culture team to attract top design talent that aligns with RUSH's values and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Execute the design strategy, ensuring alignment with RUSH's goals and objectives.
  2. Lead and contribute to design efforts, delivering high-quality solutions that meet client needs and company objectives.
  3. Mentor and coach design leads and team members, promoting a culture of growth and collaboration.
  4. Build trusted relationships with senior clients, advocating for RUSH's design capabilities.
  5. Work with the People & Culture team to attract top design talent that aligns with RUSH's values and goals.
  6. Drive improvements in design processes and tools, integrating the latest technologies like AI.
  7. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Delivery teams to integrate design into product development.

About You

  • You should have 5-8 years of experience in design, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing hands-on UI/UX and product design work is required.
  • Experience mentoring design teams and promoting a culture of growth is essential.
  • You should be proficient in design tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Ability to lead design projects and collaborate in cross-functional teams is necessary.
  • Proven ability to build relationships with senior clients and advocate for design is required.


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