Lead Designer

Lead Designer If you want to build the design muscle of an elite retention agency—and you’re ready to earn your place through outcomes, not titles—this is your shot. Apply for this role We usually respond within three days DO YOUR LIFE’S BEST WORK WITH YOCTO 👇 "Design here isn’t decoration - it moves customers and revenue." YOCTO is the agency with the largest Klaviyo book of business in EMEA and one of only 44 Klaviyo Elite Partners globally (top 0.00025% worldwide). We provide lifecycle marketing services to fast-growing brands in health, wellness, beauty, and subscription eCommerce. We’re hiring an Lead Designer that will step out of the shadows of non-designers and take full control of our creative vision and the way we work. You will trade formulaic templates and "safe" projects for the freedom to build your own systems and set a high bar for everything we produce. This isn't just about making things look good - it's about finally having the authority to lead, experiment, and make a real impact without anyone holding your best ideas back. THIS IS A ROLE WHERE You’ll experience the deep satisfaction of seeing your high-standard designs move the needle for the business, knowing you aren't just doing a job, you are leaving a lasting mark on the agency’s DNA. You define the look, feel, and standard of an entire department from the ground up. You will feel the thrill of a "rocket ship" environment where your growth is fueled by what you build, not just how long you’ve been in the seat. It’s a place where your restless creativity is rewarded, allowing you to ditch formulaic work to set a quality bar that others might find excessive, but you consider the baseline. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Defining "Brandformance": Owning the quality of every email, landing page, and social ad to ensure our work perfectly balances high-end brand aesthetics with measurable conversion results. Architecting the Department: Building the engine from scratch by designing the workflows, file structures, and Figma component libraries that allow us to scale without losing quality. Curating a World-Class Team: Partnering with leadership to hire, vet, and mentor a team of up to four designers, pushing their technical skills and sharpening their creative taste. Driving Creative Evolution: Keeping us at the cutting edge by introducing motion design, interactive elements, and internet-native trends that keep our clients' brands feeling fresh and relevant. Bridging Strategy and Craft: Turning high-level strategic briefs into exceptional visual stories, collaborating with our Strategists to ensure every design choice serves a clear business purpose. WHAT YOU'LL NEED A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Design, or a related creative field is required. Experience in DTC & eCommerce (5+ Years), agency setting where you’ve mastered email, landing pages, and social ads. You have experience, or a clear instinct for building teams, establishing creative processes, and mentoring designers to help them reach their full potential. You have a track record of working alongside strategists and marketers to deliver creative that isn’t just beautiful, but demonstrably moves the needle on revenue. Expertise in building scalable frameworks and component libraries while providing the precise creative direction needed to elevate a team’s output. You are a power user of Figma (primary) with the ability to build scalable component libraries and frameworks that elevate a team’s output. You understand the technical constraints of Shopify and Klaviyo and possess an eye that stays ahead of internet-native trends. You combine elite typography and layout skills with a focus on conversion to produce pixel-perfect, high-performing creative. COMPENSATION & PERKS This is a remote contractor role with a competitive salary. We offer: 22 days paid annual leave (21+1 birthday day), with clear expectations for being fully offline during time off. 7 paid sick days , plus additional paid leave for special circumstances. Comprehensive career growth package, featuring quarterly bonuses and guaranteed annual salary review based on regular performance evaluations. Annual budget for tools, courses, memberships, and professional growth. Remote-first work environment (Europe preferred), flexible working arrangements, and clear ownership over deliverables. WHY YOCTO A place that will challenge you fully, and give just as much in return. After 1-2 years at YOCTO, you will be able to succeed in any agency or eCommerce environment. We’re building something exceptional, and that requires exceptional people - those who are driven, intentional, balanced, and fully committed to mastering their craft. Division Narrative & Content Locations Cyprus Remote status Fully Remote