.Ubicación08174 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona provinciaDescripción completa del empleoWe are seeking an experienced and visionary Strategic Design Lead to spearhead our Strategic Design team. This role is crucial to driving innovation and customer-centric solutions within our large format printer's business. You will lead a team responsible for in-depth customer research, identifying insights and defining new opportunities, helping create experience visions and experiment/incubate innovative ideas that align with our business goals.Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers, researchers, and strategists. Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the team.Customer Research: Oversee comprehensive research to understand customer needs, pain points, and market trends. Translate insights into actionable design strategies.Opportunity Identification: Analyze research findings to identify new business opportunities and areas for product innovation. Prioritize opportunities based on strategic value and feasibility.Innovation Incubation: Develop and lead the incubation process for new ideas, from concept to prototype, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Strategic Vision: Collaborate with senior leadership to align design strategies with overall company goals. Communicate the strategic vision and value of design across the organization.Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with cross-functional teams, especially with Product and R&D, to ensure the successful implementation of design-led initiatives.Project Management: Oversee the planning and execution of design projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of industry trends and continuously seek ways to improve design processes and methodologies.Education and experience:Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Strategic Design, Innovation, or a related field.Experience: 10+ years of experience in strategic design, with a strong background in leading design teams. Experience in the technology corporate environment is a must.Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse team, been able to plan resources and manage budget.Innovation Focus: Demonstrated success in identifying and incubating new business opportunities through design-led innovation. Agency experience is a plus.Digital solutions designer: Proven experience conceptualizing and developing digital solutions. Leading the digital transformation and practices.Knowledge & Skills:Strong experience in customer research, design thinking, and user-centered design methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative.Ability to think critically and strategically, with a strong understanding of business needs and market dynamics.Strong leadership, strategic vision and organizational skills while being a hands-on designer.Team and project management
