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AKQA

Freelance Design Lead

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$3.6K - $4.4K/wk

We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Freelance Design Lead to join our team, focusing on one of AKQA's most enduring and prestigious accounts. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead ...

AKQA

Freelance Design Lead

Seattle, WA · Remote

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Design Lead to support one of the most globally recognized consumer brands in the world, a company with an enormous and deeply loyal customer base whose ...

AKQA

Freelance Design Lead

Atlanta, GA

$3.0K - $3.4K/wk

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Design Lead to support one of the world's most recognized travel brands, a globally admired company whose digital products and services reach millions of ...

AKQA

Freelance Design Lead

Seattle, WA · On-site

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Design Lead to support one of the most globally recognized consumer brands in the world, a company with an enormous and deeply loyal customer base whose ...

Quatrain Creative

Design Lead

Orlando, FL · On-site

$80K/yr

Design Lead Quatrain Creative About the Company Quatrain is a fully remote, woman-owned content ... You'll split your time between creating design work yourself and leading a small team of freelance ...

Quatrain Creative

Design Lead

Orlando, FL · On-site

$80K/yr

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Orlando, FL · On-site +1

$80K/yr

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Suffolk

Director, Learning Design

Boston, MA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Lead RBU's learning design strategy. * Establish standards for instructional design, curriculum development, and learner experience. * Partner with business leaders to identify learning needs and ...

Suffolk Construction

Director, Learning Design

Boston, MA · On-site

$152K - $214K/yr

Lead RBU's learning design strategy. * Establish standards for instructional design, curriculum development, and learner experience. * Partner with business leaders to identify learning needs and ...

The RealReal

Learning Design Specialist

Perth Amboy, NJ · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Lead the end-to-end digital production of self-paced assets using Camtasia, Canva, and Adobe ... Design, Learning Technology, or AI engineering within a complex enterprise environment * AI ...

Gallup

Learning Design Consultant

Washington, DC · On-site

Design learning that helps leaders grow, coaches thrive and organizations change for the better. As ... how people lead, coach, manage and perform * Expert collaborators who confidently partner with ...

Gallup

Learning Design Consultant

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Design learning that helps leaders grow, coaches thrive and organizations change for the better. As ... how people lead, coach, manage and perform * Expert collaborators who confidently partner with ...

Gallup

Learning Design Consultant

Chicago, IL · On-site

Design learning that helps leaders grow, coaches thrive and organizations change for the better. As ... how people lead, coach, manage and perform * Expert collaborators who confidently partner with ...

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Freelance Design Lead

AKQA

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$3.6K - $4.4K/wk

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Job description

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Freelance Design Lead to join our team, focusing on one of AKQA's most enduring and prestigious accounts. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the creative vision for a flagship digital product, partnering with a global leader in travel and hospitality. As a Design Lead, you will guide and inspire designers, oversee the development of innovative solutions, and ensure creative excellence across all deliverables. You'll play a critical role in shaping impactful digital experiences that elevate the brand and delight its customers.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Provide hands-on leadership and art direction, guiding a team of designers to produce world-class digital experiences.
  • Oversee the creation, maintenance, and evolution of complex design systems, ensuring scalability, consistency, and innovation.
  • Collaborate closely with UX, strategy, and development teams to deliver cohesive and impactful solutions.
  • Shape the creative vision for digital platforms and products, aligning with client goals and user needs.
  • Present creative concepts and design solutions to clients with clarity, confidence, and strategic insight.
  • Actively mentor and support junior and mid-level designers, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
  • Contribute to new business pitches by generating creative ideas and presenting compelling design work.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in UI design, art direction, or a related field, with a strong portfolio showcasing digital platforms and products.
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, with a track record of mentoring and managing designers.
  • Deep expertise in creating and evolving design systems, with a focus on scalability and consistency.
  • Strong working knowledge of user interface, application, mobile, and responsive design principles.
  • Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to present and defend creative work to clients and stakeholders.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, including UX and development, to deliver integrated solutions.
  • A proactive mindset and the ability to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of technology and design.
  • Thought leadership: A strong point of view and the ability to promote conceptual thinking among the team.

OTHER DETAILS

This is a freelance position starting ASAP and running through the end of December 2026. Compensation ranges from $3,600 to $4,400 per week, commensurate with experience. This is a hybrid role, and candidates must live within a commutable distance from the AKQA office in Atlanta. While remote work is supported, the team occasionally meets in  person at the office and visits the client to present work and collaborate.

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