Design Lead

Title: Design Lead Location: Remote, OR 97458, USA Purpose of the Job  HH Global is looking for a high-calibre Design Lead to spearhead a new "always-on" creative production engine dedicated to a premier global technology client in the AI space. This role is embedded within a high-performance "Creative Production Hub," where you will lead the end-to-end execution of world-class digital assets across static and motion design.   The ideal candidate is a strategic operational leader who can "stitch things together" even when briefs aren't fully baked, balancing conceptual brilliance with technical precision. You will be a champion of innovation, integrating generative AI and automation tools into the creative workflow to maximize scalability across 20+ global markets.   Key Responsibilities Creative Production & Technical Stewardship Omnichannel Execution: Oversee the high-volume production of digital static and video assets, including social media content, display ads, and rich media. Quality Assurance: Define and enforce strict technical quality standards and brand compliance for all content outputs. Technical Specifications: Translate creative concepts into actionable technical specifications for designers, motion artists, and editors. Hands-on Support: Execute, adapt, or update creative assets when necessary to meet urgent sprint deadlines.   Team Leadership & Collaboration Mentorship: Line manage, mentor, and motivate a team of visual and digital designers within a fast-paced, digital-first environment. Collaborative Workflow: Partner with project managers and creative technologists to optimize team utilization and ensure deadlines are met efficiently without compromising quality. Capacity Planning: Work with internal leads to prioritize project pipelines based on business impact and regional needs.   Global Scaling & Localization Market Adaptation: Manage the simultaneous launch of assets across 20+ markets and languages, ensuring cultural relevance and linguistic accuracy. Asset Governance: Oversee the "copy trix" process and technical adaptation of assets, managing thousands of versions with meticulous attention to detail. DAM Management: Maintain the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system to ensure all localized versions are correctly tagged and accessible. AI & Automation Integration Efficiency Innovation: Implement the client’s 1P & 3P AI tools to accelerate the creative production cycle. Process Automation: Collaborate with Creative Technologists to automate repetitive tasks like resizing and dynamic content generation.   Knowledge, Skills + Experience  Experience: Proven experience in progressive creative production leadership within a fast-paced agency or in-house studio serving global tech brands. AI Aptitude: Demonstrated confidence in integrating emerging AI and generative tools into commercial production workflows. Technical Proficiency: Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and Figma. Agility: Proven ability to remain un-fazed in a rapid production sprint environment with continuous inputs. Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills; ability to present production strategies and timelines to senior global marketing stakeholders.