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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Design Strategist to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our products and services through innovative and user-centered design thinking. As a Design Strategist, you will bridge the gap between business goals and user needs by crafting strategic design approaches that drive innovation, improve user experience, and deliver measurable business value.
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, UX/UI designers, researchers, engineers, and marketing professionals to identify opportunities, define problems, and develop creative solutions. You will use a variety of design methodologies such as journey mapping, service design, prototyping, and user research to inform and validate your strategies.
The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with a strong background in design and business strategy. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, synthesizing complex information, and communicating your ideas clearly to stakeholders at all levels. You are passionate about human-centered design and have a proven track record of delivering impactful design strategies in fast-paced environments.
Key to your success will be your ability to understand user behavior, market trends, and business objectives, and to translate these insights into actionable design strategies. You will also play a critical role in fostering a culture of design thinking within the organization, mentoring team members, and advocating for the value of design in strategic decision-making.
If you are a creative problem-solver with a strategic mindset and a passion for design, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement design strategies aligned with business goals
- Conduct user research and market analysis to inform design direction
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify design opportunities
- Create journey maps, service blueprints, and other strategic design artifacts
- Facilitate workshops and brainstorming sessions with stakeholders
- Translate complex problems into clear, actionable design solutions
- Advocate for user-centered design principles across the organization
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of design strategies on business outcomes
- Mentor junior designers and contribute to team development
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging design methodologies
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in design strategy, UX design, or related roles
- Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic design thinking and outcomes
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with user research methods and data analysis
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of business strategy and product development processes
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a project where you developed a successful design strategy?
- How do you balance user needs with business objectives?
- What design methodologies do you typically use in your process?
- How do you measure the success of a design strategy?
- Describe a time you had to advocate for design in a business setting.
- How do you stay updated on design and industry trends?
- What tools do you use for strategic design work?
- How do you handle ambiguity in the early stages of a project?
- Can you give an example of a time you led a cross-functional workshop?
- What role does user research play in your strategic process?
