Design Lead

User experience and design are big parts of software development. A product needs to make sense to the user, solve a problem, and consider all the ways users will interact with it. As a design lead, you will take charge of how Launch Pad can continue to support its designers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of designers over 8 months.
  • Spearhead the design recruitment by reviewing applications and conducting interviews
  • Collaborate with tech leads to learn how you can support the designers on their team
  • Support and provide guidance to other designers when they need help with their projects
  • Responsible for Launch Pad’s branding and social media marketing
  • Help us document design and administrative processes for future generations of designers in our handbook!
  • Attend weekly meetings within your leadership team and executive team
  • Be an active member on the leadership team to voice out your ideas and opinions on how we can make Launch Pad the best experience for everyone!
  • Provide feedback and progress updates to the co-pres to help them understand the performance of the club
  • Nominate future design lead (keep an eye on who’s being a superstar 👀)

Recruitment

Lead applications are primarily chosen at the end of each academic year, typically during March and April.

Qualifications

  • You are a current student at the University of British Columbia with at least a year left; 2 semesters
  • You will be physically present in Vancouver, BC, Canada, for the majority of your role, excluding summer and holidays You have a passion for UX, UI and design
  • You are interested in leading designers and mentoring aspiring designers
  • You are reliable, communicative and a work well within teams
  • Proficient in one or more of Figma, Sketch and Invision. At LP we use Figma.
  • Understanding of UX and UI fundamentals such as user research, making case studies, typography, wireframing, and prototyping.

Preferred Qualifications

  • You have been with Launch Pad for at least one semester
  • You have shown initiative to take on leadership roles
  • You have been an active and consistent contributor to your current and past projects
  • You have worked on projects

What You Get

  • Meaningful Leadership: Develop your leadership potential in a supportive environment where your impact directly shapes outcomes.
  • Real-World Design Impact: Drive the design of multiple projects, making a tangible difference in the user experience.
  • Problem-Solving Prowess: Overcome challenges creatively, learning to navigate and improve a multi-faceted development process.
  • Lasting Connections: Build strong relationships within the Launch Pad community, a network of future innovators.
  • Portfolio-Worthy Results: Oversee projects from concept to completion, building a body of work demonstrating your ability to guide design excellence and translate ideas into exceptional user experiences.