Design Lead

Job Description

About Namshi

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of beauty and e-commerce?

Namshi, the #1 online fashion and beauty destination in the Middle East, is looking for talented individuals like you to join our dynamic team. We are a community built around young people who are making waves in the region. They’re changing the future, and we’re right next to them every step of the way. If you’re passionate, innovative, and eager to be a part of a company whose mission is to be the region’s favorite closet, then Namshi is the place for you.

Discover your potential with us and help us redefine the way people shop online and ignite a new generation of personal expression through style. Let’s move together!

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly creative and visionary Design Lead to drive Namshi’s visual identity and elevate our brand through innovative and trend-forward design. This role is responsible for leading the design team, developing campaign visuals, ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints, and integrating cutting-edge tools into our creative workflows.

As the Design Lead, you will play a key role in shaping Namshi’s creative direction while mentoring a talented team of designers and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver engaging and impactful visuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Leadership: Define and drive Namshi’s design vision, ensuring brand aesthetics are consistent across all platforms.
• Campaign Development: Conceptualize and oversee 360° creative campaigns, from ideation to execution, in collaboration with the Creative Lead and Brand Marketing.
• Team Management: Lead and inspire a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and development opportunities to foster growth and innovation.
• Photoshoot Direction: Oversee photoshoots with a creative lens, ensuring alignment with the brand’s voice and visual identity.
• Design Execution: Deliver high-quality designs using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, ensuring consistency, innovation, and attention to detail.
• AI & Innovation Integration: Leverage emerging AI tools and technologies to enhance design efficiency and creative experimentation.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, UX, Content, and Product teams to ensure design solutions are aligned with business goals and customer experience.
• Process Improvement: Establish and refine design processes and workflows to increase efficiency, output quality, and team productivity.
• Trend Forecasting: Stay ahead of design, fashion, and digital trends, infusing fresh ideas and techniques into all creative output.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in a design or art direction role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team management capacity; fashion or e-commerce background preferred.
• Tools Proficiency: Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma are a must; familiarity with AI design tools is a plus.
• Creative Excellence: Strong conceptual thinker with a deep understanding of design principles, branding, typography, and digital aesthetics.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a design team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and visual communication skills with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Adaptability: Ability to pivot quickly, integrate feedback, and embrace innovation and new technologies.