Team Lead - Design

As the Team Lead for Design, you will sit at the intersection of creativity, technology, and business results. You won't just be "making things look good"; you will be responsible for building a high-output design engine that drives merchant profitability.

You will lead a team of 10 junior designers, pioneering the use of AI-driven creative workflows to scale high-quality design across hundreds of D2C brands. This is a role for a leader who is as comfortable with a Figma canvas as they are with an AI prompt and a performance data sheet.

Key Responsibilities :-

● Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of 10 Junior Designers. Set the bar for quality, discipline, and creative excellence.
● AI & Innovation: Lead design projects across both AI and non-AI verticals. You will be responsible for integrating AI tools into the design process to enhance speed and creative quality.
● End-to-End Creative Ownership: Drive the design strategy for website storefronts and high-performing ad creatives that directly impact business goals and merchant ROI.
● Workflow Automation: Build and optimize design workflows. Your goal is to automate repetitive tasks using tech and AI so the team can focus on high-value strategic design.
● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Category, and Product managers to ensure design aligns with shipping metrics, conversion rates, and top-of-funnel growth.
● Client Connection: Engage directly with sellers to understand their brand ethos and translate their requirements into scalable design systems.
● Training & Upskilling: Act as the internal expert on AI tools, training your team to stay ahead of the curve in creative technology.

What We Are Looking For

● Experience: 5+ years of core design experience, with a proven track record of leading teams and owning complex projects.
● Tool Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Canva.
● AI Pioneer: Deep hands-on experience with AI tools for creative generation (e.g., Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Adobe Firefly) and a vision for how AI changes design workflows.
● Analytical Mindset: You don’t just design; you understand the "why." You use data and logic to guide your creative decisions.
● High Ownership: You thrive in a "founder-led" environment. You take full accountability for your team's output and the success of the brands you support.
● Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between technical design execution and merchant expectations.

Role Logistics :-

● Location: Work from Office, Bangalore.
● Work Week: 6-day work week (Monday–Saturday), Saturday(WFH)
● The Culture: We are a high-intensity, high-growth startup. We value discipline, speed, and a relentless focus on merchant profitability.