Design Director

Job Title: Design Director

Location: Remote (India-based preferred)

Experience: 5+ years

Type: Full-time

About Lightsout Studio

Lightsout Studio is a digital product design studio that helps high-growth DTC brands craft websites and applications that don’t just look good — they convert. We've worked with category-defining names across wellness, lifestyle, fashion, and tech — helping them scale faster through UX clarity, UI precision, and CRO-driven design.

We’re now looking for a Creative Director / Design Director to lead our growing design team, elevate our creative output, and ensure every product we ship aligns with both business outcomes and brand storytelling.

What You’ll Do

🧠 Lead Projects, End to End

• Own multiple client engagements from kickoff to launch, working closely with founders and marketing teams.

• Shape the creative vision across projects and maintain consistency of quality, detail, and design systems.

• Collaborate with developers and project managers to bring high-performing websites and apps to life.

🎨 Set the Art Direction

• Define the mood, visual language, and identity expression for each brand we work with.

• Build and guide visual narratives that align with strategy and positioning.

• Translate brand goals into distinct, recognizable product aesthetics.

🔍 Own UX Strategy

• Lead user experience direction with wireframes, flows, and architecture that simplify and convert.

• Use research, heuristics, and analytics to solve real business problems through design.

• Apply a CRO mindset to web and mobile experiences — especially for eCommerce platforms.

💻 Drive Visual and UI Execution

• Oversee the creation of responsive interfaces that are both functional and delightful.

• Ensure usability, accessibility, and consistency across design systems and screens.

• Support hands-on UI design work when needed — from Shopify storefronts to mobile app UIs.

🤝 Mentor & Communicate

• Manage and mentor a team of designers across levels.

• Lead client presentations with confidence, explaining the why behind every design choice.

• Foster a feedback culture that prioritizes iteration, clarity, and attention to detail.

What You Bring

Perspective

A strong design POV that blends creative thinking with business context.

Deep appreciation for storytelling, branding, and product usability.

A refined portfolio that shows your range — from brand expression to high-fidelity execution.

Experience

5+ years in digital product design, with at least 2 in a leadership or senior creative role.

Proven experience working across Shopify, mobile apps, and brand websites.

Hands-on experience with tools like Figma, Adobe CC, and prototyping platforms.

Comfort working with tools and apps in the Shopify ecosystem — Klaviyo, Recharge, Intelligems, etc.

Qualities

High ownership mindset — ability to lead projects and move work forward autonomously.

Curiosity and willingness to learn, challenge norms, and raise the bar.

Team-first approach with strong mentoring instincts and great taste.

Nice-to-Haves

Background in branding or marketing

Familiarity with motion, 3D, or micro-interaction design

Experience with performance-based design or A/B testing (CRO)

What You’ll Get

• Leadership role in a fast-growing design studio shaping high-impact DTC experiences

• Direct collaboration with founders, marketers, and stakeholders

• Projects that balance creativity with real-world business outcomes

• Remote-first team, flexible hours, and a culture of trust and autonomy

• Competitive compensation and a pathway to grow into a creative leadership role

If you believe design can be beautiful and intentional — and want to lead the charge — we’d love to hear from you.