Leadership role: design director
the design director oversees the entire design team responsible for licensed sports product execution across multiple leagues and 150+ team identities. They provide overall leadership, setting vision, priorities, and standards.
* set clear goals and objectives for the design team to achieve.
* partner with senior leadership to align design strategy with broader company objectives.
* oversee multiple design managers and senior designers, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.
* represent the design organization in strategic discussions, providing updates on progress and challenges.
key responsibilities:
* built and scale a high-volume design team capable of executing licensed sports product rollouts.
* develop talent management strategies, including recruitment, training, and succession planning.
* foster a collaborative and accountable culture that balances creativity with operational excellence.
* craft annual and mid-year performance reviews to ensure structured evaluation of all team members.