Team Lead Design (m/f/d)
- Cluj-Napoca
- Cologne
- Presence / Mobile
- Fulltime
ABOUT US
As the Teamlead Design at SAG Digital, you will lead, coach and inspire a talented group of UX/UI Designers and Graphic Designers, guiding the creative direction for all digital and visual touchpoints across our B2C and B2B platforms. You will play a key role in shaping how users experience our products and how our brand is perceived - combining usability, aesthetic excellence, and strategic thinking. Your leadership will ensure that all design work aligns with our ambition to be the champion in the automotive aftermarket.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead and mentor a cross-functional design team (UX/UI and Graphic Design), fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Set the design vision and strategy across digital products and marketing materials, ensuring a consistent and user-focused experience across all platforms (B2B and B2C)
- Collaborate with Product Management, Marketing, and Development teams to align design goals with business objectives in an agile environment
- Oversee the creation of design systems, UI patterns, brand guidelines, and visual assets that ensure consistency and scalability
- Guide the team in applying user-centered design principles, including user research, usability testing, and data-driven design iterations
- Review and provide feedback on design concepts and deliverables, ensuring high-quality outcomes
- Build bridges between functional teams (Product, Tech, Marketing) to champion the value of design and embed it into business strategy
- Represent the Design discipline in leadership discussions, roadmap planning, and cross-functional initiatives
- Support hiring, onboarding, and professional development / coaching of design team members
WHAT YOU BRING
- 5+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design, visual/graphic design, or similar - of which at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Proven ability to lead design teams and manage cross-functional collaboration across digital and creative projects
- Strong portfolio showcasing both digital product design and visual/branding work, ideally in the e-commerce or tech-driven B2B/B2C space
- Strategic mindset combined with hands-on design skills and a deep understanding of user-centric design processes
- High proficiency with industry-standard design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite)
- Strong understanding of UX principles, responsive design, accessibility, and branding
- Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management and the ability to present design ideas clearly to non-design audiences
- Fluent English skills
- Experience working in agile software development environments
- Familiarity with basic web technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
- Experience working with international teams
WHAT WE OFFER
- A key leadership role in shaping the future of digital design at the Swiss Automotive Group
- A creative and dynamic work environment with room for your ideas
- Hybrid work model and flexible working hours
- Collaboration with passionate professionals in a fast-growing digital hub
- Personal development opportunities through training, workshops, and conferences
- Agile work environment with clear Scrum processes
- Continuous learning with a guaranteed training budget
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Company pension scheme for long-term security
- Regular team events like summer parties and monthly lunches
- A diverse and international team culture
Join us and be part of a dynamic team driving digital innovation in the automotive aftermarket. Shape the future of e-commerce with us – we look forward to meeting you!
