srch 11057: Manager of Digital Design-Retail 

Manager of Digital Design – Retail
Atlanta Area, Georgia
Search # 11057

Are you familiar with user-centered innovation and have expertise in the development of digital products from inception to launch? Do you demonstrate the skills required to oversee the big picture whilst attending to little details? Can you communicate effectively between experience designers, directors and external collaborators? If so, then this may be a great opportunity for you!

Yeh IDeology is a boutique design, strategy and innovation recruitment firm based out of New York City. Our client is a leading retail company seeking an analytical and service minded Manager of Digital Design to harness their brand vision in the implementation of new interactive experiences.

The ideal candidate will manage and support creative teams in defining customer needs, and proposing efficient ways to improve the experiences of existing and future customers both online and in stores.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS

* Translate insights into service propositions.
* Identify and understand issues facing customers online and articulate how best to improve their experience.
* Implement design solutions that speak to the company brand and vision.
* Monitor projects from conception to implementation.
* Be accountable for the strategic evolution of products and services across physical and digital platforms.
* Capacity to manage interdisciplinary teams comprising of software and hardware designers, strategists and other stakeholders.
* Create strategies for design teams to attain goals on time.
* Proven ability to build and manage teams.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Minimum BA/BS degree in Design, Interaction Design, User Experience, Service Design, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology or equivalent.
* 8+ years experience in Interaction Design/ Service Design for retail, consumer products, e-commerce, and information technology and services.
* Experience designing for mobile, tablet and web platforms.
* Proven hands-on and leadership experience in the execution of responsive designs in timely manner and on budget.

Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to each candidate. Please no phone calls.