Design Team Leader - WFH / Mid Shift

About Us

HelloConnect

HelloConnect is a subsidiary of HelloFresh, founded to address years of challenges faced in its own customer care. Leveraging our extensive experience in developing customer care tailored to the immediate needs of HelloFresh, our solutions are hyper-focused on serving high-growth companies. Located in Manila, Philippines, we are now making this service available to other companies to benefit from our experience, scale, cost savings, and service level improvements.

HelloFresh

HelloFresh is a global leader in delivering delicious meal kits and grocery boxes straight to customers' doorsteps. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, convenient, and sustainable meal solutions that inspire people to cook and eat healthy at home. Our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction drives our ongoing success.

Job Description

As a Team Lead Design at HelloConnect, you will be part of a global team of in-house designers. You will have a strong background in design, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for creativity. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of print, digital and packaging designers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality design work, and fostering a collaborative and creative environment. You will report to the Head of Design. You will also be responsible for the development of different creative assets for paid digital marketing channels and offline assets across 6 different brands for 18 markets, with the main goal of ensuring consistency across all channels and not losing sight of the Corporate Identity. Your role will involve mentoring and developing team members, managing project timelines, and ensuring that all design work meets the highest standards of quality and creativity. You will work closely with other departments to ensure that design projects align with the company goals and brands guidelines. Your work will have an immediate impact on how customers perceive food solutions, and your designs will travel around the world!

Responsibilities and duties

• Lead a team of designers at HelloConnect to ensure consistency across the brands both in digital and offline assets globally while also being able to manage design projects.
• Be the voice for our HelloConnect team with our creative operations teams to ensure a balanced and efficient workstream is established.
• Manage the workflow of incoming requests and execute projects from the conceptual stage to the final product against tight deadlines.
• Uphold global brand identity guidelines and translate them into any creative projects you and the entire team are working on.
• Develop digital design assets that are on brand, in brief, with strong independence.
• Develop innovative ways to inspire local designers to bring our creative standards to the next level.
• Foster a collaborative and creative environment.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement and continuous learning.
• Leverage teamwork skills, curiosity, creativity and collaboration.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to team members.
  Ability to leverage task-focused conflict to generate more and better ideas.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and reviews.
  Empower your team members and use the learning moments that come from their failures.
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends.Skills and preferred qualifications

Skills and preferred qualifications

• BA in Design or related field

• 5+ years of experience in creative industries or advertising agencies.

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role.

• Strong portfolio showcasing creative skills.

• Proficiency in design software Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma.

• Strong understanding of design principles and techniques.

• Creative and conceptual thinker.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent leadership and management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail, continuous learner.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Experience with project management tools.

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Why work for us?

At HelloConnect, you'll join an organization that values innovation and leverages cutting-edge technology to transform customer experiences. With a collaborative culture, continuous learning opportunities, and a customer-centric focus, you'll contribute to impactful projects that drive business success. Upholding ethical standards and promoting diversity and inclusion, HelloConnect fosters a positive work environment. Your well-being is prioritized through comprehensive benefits and perks. Join us to shape the future of digital experiences and make a difference in the lives of our clients and their customers.

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