Lights Out Studio
Lights Out Studio

Designer Director

July 8, 2025
Full-time
Remote · India
Director
Designer
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About Lightsout Studio

Lightsout Studio is a digital product design studio that helps high-growth DTC brands craft websites and applications that don’t just look good — they convert. We've worked with category-defining names across wellness, lifestyle, fashion, and tech — helping them scale faster through UX clarity, UI precision, and CRO-driven design.

We’re now looking for a Creative Director / Design Director to lead our growing design team, elevate our creative output, and ensure every product we ship aligns with both business outcomes and brand storytelling.

What You’ll Do****🧠 Lead Projects, End to End

  • Own multiple client engagements from kickoff to launch, working closely with founders and marketing teams.
  • Shape the creative vision across projects and maintain consistency of quality, detail, and design systems.
  • Collaborate with developers and project managers to bring high-performing websites and apps to life.

🎨 Set the Art Direction

  • Define the mood, visual language, and identity expression for each brand we work with.
  • Build and guide visual narratives that align with strategy and positioning.
  • Translate brand goals into distinct, recognizable product aesthetics.

🔍 Own UX Strategy

  • Lead user experience direction with wireframes, flows, and architecture that simplify and convert.
  • Use research, heuristics, and analytics to solve real business problems through design.
  • Apply a CRO mindset to web and mobile experiences — especially for eCommerce platforms.

💻 Drive Visual and UI Execution

  • Oversee the creation of responsive interfaces that are both functional and delightful.
  • Ensure usability, accessibility, and consistency across design systems and screens.
  • Support hands-on UI design work when needed — from Shopify storefronts to mobile app UIs.

🤝 Mentor & Communicate

  • Manage and mentor a team of designers across levels.
  • Lead client presentations with confidence, explaining the why behind every design choice.
  • Foster a feedback culture that prioritizes iteration, clarity, and attention to detail.

What You Bring****Perspective

  • A strong design POV that blends creative thinking with business context.
  • Deep appreciation for storytelling, branding, and product usability.
  • A refined portfolio that shows your range — from brand expression to high-fidelity execution.

Experience

  • 5+ years in digital product design, with at least 2 in a leadership or senior creative role.
  • Proven experience working across Shopify, mobile apps, and brand websites.
  • Hands-on experience with tools like Figma, Adobe CC, and prototyping platforms.
  • Comfort working with tools and apps in the Shopify ecosystem — Klaviyo, Recharge, Intelligems, etc.

Qualities

  • High ownership mindset — ability to lead projects and move work forward autonomously.
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn, challenge norms, and raise the bar.
  • Team-first approach with strong mentoring instincts and great taste.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Background in branding or marketing
  • Familiarity with motion, 3D, or micro-interaction design
  • Experience with performance-based design or A/B testing (CRO)

What You’ll Get

  • Leadership role in a fast-growing design studio shaping high-impact DTC experiences
  • Direct collaboration with founders, marketers, and stakeholders
  • Projects that balance creativity with real-world business outcomes
  • Remote-first team, flexible hours, and a culture of trust and autonomy
  • Competitive compensation and a pathway to grow into a creative leadership role

If you believe design can be beautiful and intentional — and want to lead the charge — we’d love to hear from you.