Design Producer

Join a world-renowned organization at the forefront of innovation, where visionary ideas evolve into groundbreaking products, services, and unparalleled customer experiences that captivate millions worldwide. Here, design is not just a function; it is the fundamental force driving innovation and ensuring exceptional quality. As an integral part of this dynamic team, and in partnership with Aquent, you will directly shape the future of global offerings and champion an outstanding user experience.

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role where your strategic vision and organizational prowess will directly shape the future of products used by millions globally? We are seeking an exceptional professional to be the driving force behind complex design initiatives. In this critical position, you will seamlessly connect diverse work streams and safeguard design integrity from initial concept through to flawless implementation. This is your opportunity to define design strategy, clarify project requirements, and facilitate key design reviews, making a tangible impact on the successful launch of innovative features. You will master the 'how,' empowering talented designers to focus on the 'what,' ultimately crafting intuitive and delightful user experiences that resonate across the globe.

In this role, you will:

• Initiate and manage multiple concurrent design projects across various products and releases, consistently meeting deadlines.
• Drive tight alignment of activities across teams through proactive cross-functional planning and clear communication.
• Organize and lead design brainstorms and workshops, coordinating and facilitating productive meetings and design discussions.
• Capture key ideas, decisions, issues, and action items in succinct and clear meeting notes.
• Track and report project health on a weekly basis, providing status updates and communicating impending or projected results.
• Anticipate potential challenges and formulate strategic plans to unblock the team and keep projects moving forward.
• Negotiate priorities for the design team, effectively managing limited resources against aggressive schedules.
• Manage cross-functional relationships and partnerships, serving as a key representative for the design team.
• Ensure the timely handoff of design specifications to engineering partners.
• Review builds to confirm that design integrity has been maintained throughout the implementation process.
• Continuously improve processes and communications within an ever-changing, fast-paced working environment.

We are looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and deliver complex service design initiatives.
• Proven experience supporting multiple concurrent projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong systems and strategic thinking capabilities, with a creative approach to operational challenges.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to develop and present design ideas effectively in large team environments.
• A self-starter, self-motivated, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• A natural ability to connect work streams, anticipate decision-making processes, and foster collaborative relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong performance in prior roles, thriving in dynamic, ambiguous, and deadline-driven environments.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities with limited oversight.
• A strong appreciation for the practice and process of design, understanding the multiple disciplines involved in successful product development.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.