Head of Design

O projekcie:
About the Role

We are looking for a leader to run the Product Design area at EDISONDA - someone who combines responsibility for the team, project quality, client relationships, and business results.

In our structure, Head of Design is not just a "team leader". It is a Business Line Manager and a Micro-P&L Owner - leading the Product Design area like a business within the company, balancing client satisfaction, profitability, and talent development.



Head of Design will manage a team covering Product Design, UX/UI, Visual Design, Motion Design, and Service Design. This is a role for someone who can evaluate design quality, develop people, lead complex projects, and at the same time understands the business side of consulting services.



The role reports to the Digital Partner, responsible for the strategic development of EDISONDA's competencies and offering. Head of Design translates this direction into the team's daily operations, service development, and delivery quality and efficiency.

What We Offer
- real impact on the development of the Design area and the entire EDISONDA organization; - autonomy to shape the team, services, and work standards; - ownership of a critical business area — not a supporting function; - work on complex digital products, services, and transformations; - collaboration with experienced Design, Research, Strategy, and AI teams; - access to Grant Thornton Poland clients and the international Grant Thornton Advisors platform; - space to develop new services and design methodologies;


About EDISONDA

EDISONDA has been designing digital products, services, and systems for large organizations for over 15 years. We combine design, research, strategy, and technology - helping clients move from problem diagnosis to ready-to-implement solutions. We arepart of the Digital Driver at Grant Thornton Poland and work with clients and Grant Thornton teams across international markets.



We design products that work in the market because:
- we start with the user's problem and the business goal; - we design iteratively and validate decisions; - we work closely with technology and delivery teams.

Wymagania:
We are looking for someone who:
- has at least 10 years of experience in Product Design, UX/UI, Service Design, or related fields; - has experience managing a design team in an international environment; - can assess competencies, provide constructive feedback, and make decisions about team development; - has led complex digital projects for multiple clients or stakeholders; - understands the economics of professional services - budgets, margins, estimations, team utilization, and scope control; - has experience preparing proposals and conducting client-facing conversations; - connects user, business, and technology perspectives; - is comfortable working with C-level executives, as well as business, product, and technology leaders; - is fluent in both Polish and English.


We do not expect hands-on expertise in every design specialization. What matters most is the ability to recognize high-quality work, build the right team, and take responsibility for the outcome.



Nice to Have

Experience in projects for the financial, energy, logistics, or healthcare sectors, or for large enterprise organizations. We also value familiarity with enterprise systems, legacy modernization, digital accessibility, design systems, and AI-based interface design.

Codzienne zadania:
- ownership of the Product Design line's P&L - driving revenue at target margins;
- monitoring project budgets and preventing cost overruns;
- actively identifying upselling opportunities with existing clients.
- managing a portfolio of 3–5 key clients and maintaining high satisfaction
- ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standard;
- supporting teams in making key design decisions.
- planning project staffing and maintaining optimal team utilization;
- matching competencies to projects and preventing both overload and bench time.
- leading and developing the Design team;
- conducting monthly 1-on-1s, setting certification paths, and running quarterly performance reviews;
- evaluating work quality, seniority levels, and the potential of designers.
- collaborating closely with the Growth team on proposals, estimations, and client pitches;
- developing Design services together with the Digital Partner, Growth team, and managers of other areas;
- collaborating with Research & Data, Digital Strategy, and AI & Automation teams;
- advancing the practice of digital product design, enterprise systems, design systems, services, and AI-driven interfaces.