Lead Innovation Designer

An inspiring workplace at Strijp-S in Eindhoven Lead Innovation Designer Social issues require more than just a good idea. They call for new perspectives, strong collaboration and the ability to drive change. Are you an experienced designer who can provide direction for social breakthrough initiatives? If so, we’d love to meet you. Your role As Lead Innovation Designer at Yellowchess, you will steer groundbreaking projects with social relevance. You move effortlessly between strategy and practice, between decision-makers and residents, and between insight and action. You help organisations develop new perspectives on complex issues and translate these into concrete action. You guide processes from research and vision development through to experiments, concepts and implementation. In doing so, you will work closely with the experts within our team. You know how to bring the right people together to tackle an issue, combine different areas of expertise and ensure that the team as a whole achieves the best possible result. In doing so, you not only provide guidance on the substance of the work, but also act as the unifying force within projects and bear ultimate responsibility for achieving the intended results. In addition, you will actively build lasting relationships with clients. You understand their context, identify opportunities and, together with them, develop new avenues for further impact. Always grounded in substance, trust and a shared ambition to bring about social change. What will you do? Leading breakthrough projects from insight to implementation Ultimate responsibility for achieving the intended results Leading multidisciplinary project teams and guiding clients and stakeholders through complex breakthrough processes Facilitating co-creation, workshops and strategic meetings Translating social issues into clear and widely supported proposed solutions Developing new concepts, strategies and interventions Presenting insights and proposals to clients, management teams and directors Identifying new opportunities and areas for development within existing partnerships Contribute to the further development of Yellowchess as an agency and design practice What do you bring? At least five years’ experience in design, innovation, strategy or transition issues Experience in leading complex projects and collaborative processes The ability to bring people, interests and perspectives together Strong skills in facilitation, presentation and stakeholder management Experience with design thinking, social design, and innovation and change methodologies The ability to provide guidance in situations where the answer is not yet clear You are enterprising and naturally take ownership and responsibility. Excellent command of the Dutch language Curiosity, creativity and the ambition to make a social impact Why Yellowchess? Yellowchess designs breakthroughs. We help organisations drive change on social issues where existing solutions no longer work. Not by focusing more intensely on what is already known, but by developing new perspectives, bringing together different interests and making visions of the future tangible. You will work alongside public authorities, civil society organisations and businesses on issues such as water, energy, health, education, inclusion and the labour market. These are issues where different interests converge and where new perspectives are needed to drive change. Our studio at Strijp-S is more than just a workplace. It is a creative environment where designers, strategists and change-makers work together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. We believe that the best ideas emerge through collaboration, challenging one another and staying curious. We have a workshop where ideas can develop into tangible concepts, prototypes and experiences. A place where thinking and doing come together. You’ll be joining a small and ambitious team with plenty of freedom, responsibility and scope for initiative. You’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact, both within projects and in the further development of Yellowchess. In Addition, You Can Count On An inspiring workplace at Strijp-S in Eindhoven A dedicated multidisciplinary team with a wealth of knowledge, expertise and energy Daily group lunch Regular team activities and Friday afternoon drinks A great deal of freedom and trust in how you organise your work Plenty of scope for personal and professional development More vacancies We want to grow not only in numbers, but especially in unique perspectives. Different ways of looking at things are essential for real breakthroughs. Do you want to help build breakthroughs? Then check out our vacancies. Design internship Are you a creative thinker with a passion for social design, strategy and concept development? We are looking for enthusiastic design interns who want to learn and develop in a dynamic environment. More info Open application Are 'innovation & breakthroughs' totally your thing? Then we are curious and would love to get in touch with you. #J-18808-Ljbffr