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While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (<a class="c-link c-link--focus-visible" href="http://monks.com/careers" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://monks.com/careers" data-sk="tooltip_parent">monks.com/careers</a>).</span></p></div><h2 data-path-to-node="6,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="0" data-index-in-node="0">About the Role</strong></h2> <p data-path-to-node="1">As an Associate Design Director, you’ll serve as a lead design voice for an iconic global sports brand, acting as a master of UI craftsmanship and digital design systems with the strategic confidence to present and champion creative vision directly to clients. You will move seamlessly from hands-on platform and ecosystem design to shaping campaign-led creative ideas where practical design thinking carries the weight. We are looking for someone who is passionate about seeking new opportunities to create impactful work.</p> <h3 data-path-to-node="2"><strong data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="0">Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <ul data-path-to-node="3"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Shape</strong> the overall design vision for large-scale digital solutions, spanning brand platforms, content ecosystems, products, tools, and campaign sites.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Design</strong> at the highest level by remaining hands-on in Figma to build screens, complex design systems, UI components, and motion guidelines.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Translate</strong> brand strategy and business objectives into functional user journeys, clear design rationale, and interactive prototypes.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Leverage</strong> AI fluently across the design process for rapid ideation, visual generation, motion, prototyping, and workflow efficiency.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Direct</strong> design and creative teams through the execution phase, ensuring visual excellence and cohesive craftsmanship from kickoff to launch.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Present</strong> design work and strategic creative concepts to senior client stakeholders, substantiating decisions with compelling storytelling and functional proof.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,6,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,6,0" data-index-in-node="0">Mentor</strong> UI/UX designers and junior creatives by providing constructive direction, actionable feedback, and room for professional growth.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,7,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,7,0" data-index-in-node="0">Build</strong> lasting client relationships by listening to business challenges and advocating for design-led solutions that resonate with sports and youth culture.</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-path-to-node="5"><strong data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="0">About You</strong></h2> <h3 data-path-to-node="6"><strong data-path-to-node="6" data-index-in-node="0">The essentials:</strong></h3> <ul data-path-to-node="7"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">7+ years of experience</strong> in digital design, UI design systems, or creative leadership within an agency, studio, or in-house team.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">A strong portfolio</strong> showcasing a blend of platform-led web/product UI design and campaign-led creative concept work.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Mastery of UI craft</strong> and digital design fundamentals (typography, grid systems, layout, motion, hierarchy) with expert-level fluency in Figma.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Proven track record</strong> designing performance-led marketing sites, brand platforms, configurators, or digital products that have launched in-market.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Strong client-facing presentation skills</strong>, with the ability to articulate design logic, defend creative vision, and win the room.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Hands-on AI fluency</strong> across image generation, prototyping, and design workflow tools.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="7,6,0"><strong data-path-to-node="7,6,0" data-index-in-node="0">A