8 July 2025
Design Director
📍
Remote
Monthly Salary Range : INR 1,00,000 - INR 2,00,000
Product Design
Senior
Full Time
Remote
The Opportunity:
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.
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