Who We're Looking For
Design is how we win projects at Huptech Web. So we are looking for a creative leader who can own the entire design department and make it our biggest strength.
We need someone who:
- Is a strong designer who can also lead a team of 6 members
- Has 5-8 years of hands-on experience with a strong eCommerce portfolio (web and mobile)
- Uses AI tools daily as part of their design workflow
- Can build design systems and processes from scratch
- Can teach, guide, and grow juniors into strong designers
- Takes ownership of quality, deadlines, and team output
What You Will Do
- Lead a design team of 6 members (mix of fresher to 7 years experience)
- Review every design before it goes to the PM, PC, or client
- Build a proper design system and process for the department
- Run daily standups and plan team workload around deadlines
- Train the team on AI design tools like Figma AI, Stitch, Lovable, v0, Midjourney
- Design yourself when the project needs top-level creativity or when the team needs a push
- Join client calls when needed to present designs and understand requirements directly
- Work with developers and marketing team to make sure designs are practical and business-ready
- Stay updated with design trends and AI tools, and apply them in real projects
Technical Skills You Should Have
- Proficiency in Figma (auto layout, variants, components, design systems) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator). XD or Sketch is a plus.
- Deep understanding of eCommerce UX: PLP, PDP, cart, checkout, search, merchandising, and funnel optimization
- Experience designing for Shopify (2.0 themes, sections, components) and/or WooCommerce
- Basic understanding of how designs translate into development (HTML/CSS concepts; no coding required)
- Strong grasp of responsive design, usability, and accessibility (WCAG guidelines)
- Familiarity with GA4, heatmaps, session recordings, and CRO workflows
- Experience with email flow and template design is a plus
- Logo design, branding, and brand guideline creation
- Animation and micro-interactions for modern web experiences
- Ability to write clear UX microcopy (CTA labels, error states, onboarding tips) is a bonus
- Heavy usage of AI tools for both design and graphics work
Leadership and People Skills
- Proven experience managing design teams or leading complex design projects
- Ability to guide team leads while keeping oversight of the full design team
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience with project management tools and handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Portfolio is a Must
Please share a portfolio with:
- 2-3 detailed eCommerce or web design case studies
- Your thought process behind the design, not just the final screens
- Which AI tools did you use, and how
- Results or client feedback, if possible
We want to see how you think, not just what you have made.
