Full-Time

Design Lead

Posted on 9/2/2025

Wongdoody

Wongdoody

501-1,000 employees

Global creative agency delivering brand strategy

No salary listed

London, UK

In Person

Category
Art, Graphics & Animation (1)
Required Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Animation
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in design, with proven track record leading design teams from concept to completion
  • proficient in industry-standard design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite)
  • experience in animation/prototyping (in ProtoPie)
  • experience working with Figma variables and ideally in a complex design system
  • experience on large-scale digital builds and ideally on a content management system (AEM or similar)
  • proven track record designing for global brands across digital touchpoints
  • background in collaborative, cross-functional agency teams
  • strong communication skills and ability to present design concepts to internal teams and clients
  • ability to mentor designers and foster professional growth
  • design leadership responsibilities such as leading design vision for key client projects, building client relationships, contributing to new business pitches
  • portfolio demonstrating bold creative thinking and visual storytelling
  • passion for creating meaningful, user-centered design with distinctive character
Responsibilities
  • Lead design vision for key client projects, bringing concepts to life through stunning visual design
  • Partner with strategists and technologists to develop creative solutions for business challenges
  • Build client relationships, communicating design decisions with passion and purpose
  • Guide and mentor designers while fostering their professional growth
  • Present design concepts confidently to internal teams and clients
  • Ensure design quality and consistency while meeting deadlines
  • Contribute to new business pitches and grow existing client relationship
  • A design innovator with passion for creating beauty in every project
  • A seasoned professional with 8+ years of experience
  • A skilled visual storyteller with a portfolio of bold creative thinking
  • Experienced in leading designers while fostering collaboration
  • A confident communicator who inspires others with your vision
  • Someone who embraces challenges to push creative boundaries
  • Passionate about creating meaningful, user-centered design with distinctive character
Desired Qualifications
  • Animation/prototyping experience in ProtoPie
  • Experience working with Figma variables and complex design systems
  • Experience on large-scale digital builds and CMS like AEM or similar
  • Proven track record designing for global brands across digital touchpoints
  • Experience leading design teams from concept to completion
  • Proficiency in design systems, brand identity, and digital experiences
  • Background in collaborative, cross-functional agency teams
  • A sense of humour!

WongDoody is a global creative agency that blends design, strategy, and technology to help brands grow and strengthen their market presence. It delivers customized services across brand strategy, product design, and market insights, using audience feedback to base decisions on real behavior. Projects are handled on a per-project or retainer basis, with teams developing concepts, testing ideas with insights, and using digital tools to implement strategies that drive measurable results. The company differentiates itself with 22 studios worldwide, a commitment to female leadership and inclusivity, and a client-centric approach focused on credible, data-informed outcomes to accelerate client growth.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$75M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1993

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • IBM watsonx partnership expands AI-driven customer solutions for enterprises.
  • Hires like Falk Eumann and Laura Davis boost US operations capacity.
  • Infosys synergy bundles creative design with digital transformation consulting.

What critics are saying

  • Infosys design studios capture WongDoody clients, eroding agency fees by 2027.
  • OpenAI GPT-5 commoditizes AI content services post-Q3 2026 release.
  • EU AI Act bans non-compliant tools in July 2026, costing London studio $50M.

What makes Wongdoody unique

  • WongDoody blends Infosys technology with creative services across 21 global studios.
  • Agile insights practice centers brand engagements on human experiences.
  • Specializes in AI-powered experiences like Mitsubishi's Intelligent Companion launched March 2025.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Journal of Cyber Policy
Apr 9th, 2025
WongDoody Welcomes Falk Eumann as Executive Creative Director to Expand Creative Leadership in North America

This appointment comes as WongDoody continues to expand its U.S. footprint and build on its expertise in experience design, digital marketing, and AI-powered innovation.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 11th, 2025
IBM watsonx Powers Mitsubishi Motors' AI Initiative: Stock to Gain?

In this venture, IBM collaborated with WongDoody, an IBM ecosystem partner well known for its ability to create intelligent marketing experiences.

PR Newswire
Mar 10th, 2025
Mitsubishi Motors Canada Launches Ai-Powered "Intelligent Companion" To Transform The 2025 Outlander Buying Experience

LONDON, ARMONK, N.Y. and MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada announces an innovative AI-powered tool designed to transform the customer experience for the new Mitsubishi Outlander 2025. "The Intelligent Companion," which launched on March 5, 2025, was created in collaboration with WongDoody (an Infosys company and IBM ecosystem partner) and leverages the IBM watsonx portfolio of AI products

MediaPost
Nov 18th, 2024
WongDoody Taps Monks' Davis To Lead U.S. Operations

Ad agency Wongdoody has appointed Laura Davis to the new role of managing director, US.

PR Newswire
Jun 18th, 2024
Launched Today: Infosys Aster™ - The Ai-Amplified Marketing Suite That Delivers Engaging Brand Experiences, Enhanced Marketing Efficiency, And Accelerated Business Growth

400+ assets and an ecosystem of 50+ partners delivering brand and business outcomes for leading B2C and B2B brands worldwideTransformative generative AI-amplified marketing capabilities enabled by Infosys Topaz™BENGALURU, India, June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced the launch of Infosys Aster™ – a set of AI-amplified marketing services, solutions and platforms that deliver engaging brand experiences, enhanced marketing efficiency, and accelerated effectiveness for business growth. It drives AI-led transformation of marketing with integrated, real-time view across customers, brands and channels, enabling companies to increase ROI from marketing. With creative services, experience design, digital commerce, MarTech orchestration, performance marketing and marketing operations, Infosys Aster™ brings agility to the marketing value chain for B2B and B2C brands. With Infosys Aster™, global brands have realized up to 50% increase in repeat buyers, 30% improvement in the cost of marketing operations, and 40% increase in sales.Deliver Engaging Brand Experiences: Infosys Aster™ delivers lasting connections with its human experience design approach amplified by the power of technology. Utilizing advanced technologies like real-time Unreal Engine 3D, AR/VR/XR, and digital twin CGI modeling, it delivers immersive experiences that foster customer intimacy. By taking advantage of AI-powered customer and marketing data platforms, it enables brands to unlock insights from data while also drawing on the power of ecosystems to deepen omnichannel engagement

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