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Head of Design

Aru Labs Remote (🇬🇧 United Kingdom)

Remote Full-time Lead

The Head of Design will lead the overall design direction, visual identity, and design systems across all brand touchpoints. They will manage the design function, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and oversee the quality of creative output for campaigns and product launches.

Responsibilities

  • Own overall design direction and visual identity
  • Lead brand, marketing, social, web, and product‑related design
  • Create and maintain design systems and brand guidelines
  • Turn ideas and concepts into high‑quality visual work
  • Collaborate closely with founders, marketing, content, and growth teams
  • Set creative direction for campaigns and major launches
  • Review, improve, and maintain design quality across all channels
  • Build and manage a network or team of designers as the company grows
  • Explore new design trends, tools, and creative formats
  • Ensure consistency across digital and offline brand experiences

Requirements

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating excellent design work
  • Deep understanding of branding, typography, layout, and visual systems
  • Ability to think strategically while staying hands‑on
  • Excellent visual taste and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience leading designers or creative projects
  • Proficiency with Figma and modern design tools
  • 4–8+ years of experience

Benefits

  • Fully remote work
  • High ownership and creative freedom
  • Direct collaboration with the founding team
  • Opportunity to shape the company's visual identity
  • Opportunity to build and lead the design function
  • Fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environment

Key Skills

Leadership Brand design Visual identity Design systems Typography Layout design Figma Motion design Video production 3D design Strategic thinking Creative direction Cross‑functional collaboration Communication Mentoring Design thinking User‑centered design Adobe Creative Suite InVision Prototyping Wireframing Attention to detail Fast‑paced environment adaptation

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