Digital Design Lead

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Parallax

Digital Design Lead

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ID: NewHybrid requirements: This role has flexible working patterns.

Role Overview: We're on the hunt for a Senior Digital Design Lead based in Leeds, driving creative and strategic direction across branding, UX, mobile apps, and digital experiences. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in tech/design consultancies and ownership of end-to-end design from discovery to developer handoff. Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Design Leadership: Define and champion user-centred design principles and methodologies across projects - Stakeholder Engagement: Plan and facilitate workshops with senior stakeholders to align business goals with user needs - Mentorship: Guide and inspire design team; foster continuous improvement and learning - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with developers and project managers to ensure design quality and project efficiency - Operational Excellence: Oversee detailed and adaptable design systems throughout the project lifecycle - Thought Leadership: Represent the design practice internally and externally; share expertise and stay updated on industry trends Skills & Expertise: - Strong balance of leadership and hands-on design execution - Expertise in branding, visual communication, UX, and UI (ideally Figma) - Deep understanding of user-centred design, content strategy, and information architecture - Skilled in creating and testing visual prototypes - Adept at working within constraints and maintaining design quality - Experienced in presenting to senior stakeholders - Proficient in typography, layout, and composition with strong attention to detail - Learning mindset and commitment to staying current with trends - Able to adapt or develop brand guidelines - Interest/experience with low-code tools like Webflow - Commercial awareness and ability to balance business, client, and user needs Company benefits: - Private medical healthcare (Bupa) - 4% matched pension - Hybrid, flexible working - Hack days & professional development days - City centre office - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + up to 5 loyalty days - Team events - Enhanced maternity & paternity leave - 2 streaming services subsidised

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Culture overview

At Parralax, we believe that great work starts with a great culture. We’re more than just a digital agency—we’re a close-knit team of curious minds, creators, and collaborators who care deeply about what we do and who we do it with. Here’s what defines our culture: We Never Stop Growing: We invest in continuous learning through regular training, hack days, and opportunities to try new things. Experimentation and self-improvement are baked into our DNA. We Keep Things Social: Our social committee keeps things fresh with a variety of events designed for all kinds of personalities. Whether you're into board games, pub quizzes, or creative workshops, there’s always something fun going on. We’re Flexible by Design: Life isn’t one-size-fits-all, so neither is how we work. We offer hybrid and flexible working styles that support real work-life balance. We Listen and Evolve: Our policies are shaped by our people. From enhanced parental leave to menopause support, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment for everyone. We Care About Our Community: We actively take part in charity work and fundraising efforts—because we want to make a difference both inside and outside the office. We Prioritize Wellbeing: With premium healthcare, trained mental health first aiders, and subsidised counselling, we make sure our team feels supported in every way. We’re building more than just digital products—we’re building a culture where people can do their best work, be themselves, and grow together.

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30 Days Holiday

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Enhanced parental leave

Flexible Working

Learning/Development days

Pension

Private Healthcare

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City Centre

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Andy FitchDirector

Tech overview

We specialise in digital strategy, design, and software engineering. We build advanced products using Agile methods and focus on applying Generative AI to improve business processes. Our AI tools include FluencyBot, an assistant for Confluence, and SwiftAdjust AI, which helps insurance adjusters work smarter. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture with flexible remote working options.

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