UI Design Lead; HR

UI Design Lead – Zagreb or Split, hybrid

Job Purpose – Lead and grow a talented team of digital designers, shaping high‑quality experiences for international clients while collaborating with cross‑functional DEPT teams across Europe. As a people‑first leader, you will mentor talent, set design standards, and help establish the Croatian design team’s reputation.

• Drive creativity and deliver excellence
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  Lead design quality on key accounts, ensuring projects are visually appealing, strategically sound, delivered on time and within budget.
• Empower people
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  Manage, mentor, and coach a team of visual designers from junior to senior levels through regular 1‑on‑1s and growth opportunities.
• Strategic collaboration
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  Work closely with the UX Design Team Lead and other leaders to refine capabilities and processes.

• Proven track record
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  An impressive portfolio demonstrating sophisticated experience design and deep understanding of digital platforms, ideally from a fast‑paced agency environment.
• Leadership skills
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  Ability to give constructive feedback and foster growth; prior team‑lead experience is a plus.
• Design system expertise
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  Experienced building and maintaining scalable Design Systems that balance aesthetics and functionality.
• Accessibility mindset
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  Treat WCAG standards as foundational design principles, integrating inclusivity with aesthetics.
• Collaborative spirit
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  Work effectively with UX Designers, Copywriters, and Developers to unite ideas.
• Modern toolstack
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  Mastery of Figma; experience with Framer or Jitter is a plus.
• Industry pulse
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  Curiosity about digital trends, AI, new technologies, and design trends, and willingness to apply relevant innovations.
• Communication skills
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  Fluent in English, capable of explaining design concepts to executive‑level clients and engineering teams.
• Plus factor
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  Experience in Brand Design is advantageous.

• Transparent career development and pay.
• Flexible, hybrid working policy.
• Health and wellness support, including supplemental health insurance, pension scheme, referral bonus program, health contributions via the Open Up platform, and multisport programme.
• Opportunities for training, development, and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT Cares Month, encouraging charitable impact.
• Reputation for stakeholder impact and a supportive workplace culture.

We actively recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring an inclusive workplace. Reasonable adjustments may be made to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.