Lead Visual & Emerging Designer (grade 11)

Req ID:

387771

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Lead Visual & Emerging Designer (grade 11) to join our team in Toronto (Vancouver / British Columbia also acceptable per posting), Ontario (CA-ON), Canada (CA). Launch – Design – Visual & Emerging Design Who we are: NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. Launch by NTT DATA is the culmination of the company’s strategy to acquire and integrate theskills, experience, and technology of leading digital companies, backed by NTT DATA’s core capabilities, global reach, and depth. How you’ll help us: As an Experience Designer, you’ll become part of our growing design practice, helping Launch by NTT DATA create best-in-class digital customer, employee, and user experiences. You’ll support initiatives,large and small, to define cross-channel experience strategies and user experience designs that embrace the intersection of people, process, business, and technology. Our employee culture is built on learning, growth, transparency, and empathy. We hope you’ll join us to help shape it more. How we’ll help you: You’ll lead visual direction on the work our clients see and care about most, working closely with the Principal Designers and Directors shaping our AI-native design standards right now. Principal is a real stretch from here, not a guaranteed next step, but our design career map lays out exactly what it takes, so you’ll always know what you’re working toward and how close you are. Once you are here, you will: Bring big-picture strategic thinking to how an engagement is framed, then deliver the premium visual work that brings it to life Own hands-on delivery of premium visual design work on priority client engagements, setting and defending the visual quality bar for the project Lead visual direction and critique across designers and disciplines on your engagements, raising the bar on craft for everyone around you Use storytelling, prototypes, and direction-setting to help sell ideas, build excitement, and secure buy-in during client conversations and pursuits Partner closely with product managers, strategy leads, and engineering to translate visual decisions into usable, feasible, on-brand solutions Bring AI and emerging design tools into discovery, ideation, and production work with sound judgment on quality, accuracy, and accessibility, and share what’s working with the broader team Coach designers on craft, presentation, and storytelling through critique and day-to-day collaboration Preferred qualifications Strong portfolio and experience including: Art direction and creative concepting Creating and implementing design systems Compelling visual design across any screen size or form factor Realistic and interactive prototypes Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) to present complex technical concepts to non-technical individuals, using persuasion and tact in orchestrating design objectives and direction Experience translating visual and craft decisions into a clear business rationale that clients and stakeholders can act on Technical feasibility understanding and ability to communicate successfully with engineering Experience with inclusive and accessible design practices Independently drive the design review cycle and align on design requirements/decisions with stakeholders Comfort operating across the full arc of a project, from framing the problem through shipping the polished execution Ability to multi-task and stay deadline-oriented with the ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within allotted timeframes Growing fluency with AI-assisted design and prototyping tools, with sound judgment evaluating AI-generated output and curiosity to adopt them responsibly into everyday workflows Experience creating detailed, structured design specifications that hand off cleanly to engineering, especially valuable if you’ve worked with distributed or offshore development teams Basic qualifications 8+ years of work experience as a visual designer, product designer, or equivalent role 8+ years familiarity with common design and collaboration tools such as Figma, Sketch, Miro, etc. Bachelor’s and/or graduate degree in a related field, or equivalent professional experience 8+ years with Portfolio demonstrating examples of work product and process, and evidence of both strategic thinking and hands-on execution 8+ years demonstrated experience leading visual direction on individual client engagements Ideal mindset T-shaped:

You move fluidly across strategy, execution, and storytelling, going deep on craft while staying connected to why it matters Human-centered:

You prioritize human-centered design philosophy and best practices in all your design activities A practical creative:

You enjoy solving complex problems creatively but are practical in your solutions, realizing the many constraints that may impede the “ideal” Flexible work style:

You work equally well in a collaborative, team-based environment as you do independently Collaborator:

You work harmoniously with others, exemplify unity in purpose, and avoid competitive or combative attitudes Independent:

You have all the skills necessary to solve any problem, accomplish any activity, and run any type of project without oversight Initiative taker:

You go the extra mile, lend help when you can, and show up for your teammates Mentor:

You share your knowledge, help up-skill your coworkers, and foster an inclusive and learning-focused culture on the design team Storyteller:

You use visuals and prototypes to build client trust and guide decision-making Location: Remote — United States or Canada; Toronto or Vancouver preferred for Canada-based candidates. Occasional client travel may be required. Reports directly to the Head of Visual & Emerging Design. Applications should include resume and portfolio of work. Must reside in the United States or Canada. Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. For US-based candidates, the target compensation range for this role is $116,775 –$216,800 USD, reflecting theminimum and maximum across all US locations. For Canada-based candidates, the target range is $115,000–$170,000 CAD, reflecting Toronto/Vancouver market data. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits, which vary by country. US-based employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, a 401(k) with company match,and paid time off. Canada-based employees are eligible for extended health and dental coverage, a retirement savings plan with company matching, and paid time off. Additional voluntary or legally-required benefits may apply. #LaunchJobs #LaunchDesign #LI-NorthAmerica About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D. Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, NTT DATA endeavors to make

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