About the Role
As Design Lead, you’ll own everything from day-to-day design needs to long-term brand vision. You’ll lead the visual storytelling, guide creative output across digital platforms, and eventually play a core role in defining the UI/UX of our tech products. You’ll work closely with marketing, product, and leadership to bring consistency, clarity, and creative energy into everything the brand puts out.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and evolve Pikndel’s brand identity across all media: digital, print, product, and physical spaces 
- Lead the design of marketing assets: social media creatives, ad banners, videos, presentations, decks, and event collateral 
- Oversee all visual communication and ensure consistency in tone, style, and branding 
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create high-impact visuals for campaigns, partnerships, and content marketing 
- Work closely with product & tech teams to define UI/UX flows, wireframes, and visual designs for web and mobile apps 
- Guide and mentor freelance designers or junior team members as the design function scales 
- Take creative ownership of website design, layout systems, iconography, and user journeys 
- Translate complex concepts into simple, clear, and engaging visual stories 
- Manage and prioritize multiple design requests while maintaining high quality and fast turnaround 
- Build scalable design systems and brand guidelines for internal and external use 
- Participate in product brainstorming and provide creative input for new launches, features, and experience improvements 
Requirements
- 4–6 years of experience in visual/brand design 
- Strong portfolio demonstrating brand identity, digital creatives, and UI/UX projects 
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, and motion tools (After Effects, Premiere Pro is a plus) 
- Deep understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual storytelling 
- Experience working closely with product and marketing teams in a fast-paced startup environment 
- Strong creative instincts with attention to detail, consistency, and scalability 
- Ability to manage timelines, communicate ideas clearly, and take feedback constructively 
- Passion for building clean, modern, user-friendly design experiences 
- Bonus: Prior experience in D2C, logistics, or tech-driven platforms 
