Lead Designer

There are NO limits to your career: come shape the future and be part of a truly unique global culture at OutSystems!

Location: Remote

Help us shape the future of our brand and the AI-powered low-code development platform that enterprise leaders trust to build and future-proof their critical applications, agents, and core systems. We're looking for a Lead Designer to join our US marketing team. As Lead US Designer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our visual brand identity and activations in the US, working closely as a peer with our design team in Portugal. You'll be a key contributor to our global design efforts, ensuring brand consistency while also developing visually compelling assets tailored for the US market. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about translating complex technical concepts into engaging visual narratives.

• Lead US Design Initiatives: Spearhead the creation of high-quality graphic design assets for a variety of marketing channels, including digital campaigns (ads, social media, web), events, presentations, sales enablement materials, and more, specifically for the US market.

• Collaborate Globally: Work in close partnership with our design team in Portugal, sharing best practices, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring a cohesive global brand presence. You'll act as a peer and a bridge between the US and Portuguese design efforts.

• Brand Guardian: Champion OutSystems' brand guidelines, ensuring all US-focused visual communications are consistent, on-brand, and visually impactful.

• Concept Development: Translate marketing objectives and technical information into innovative and effective visual concepts.

• Vendor Management: Potentially manage relationships with external design agencies or freelancers as needed for specific projects.

• Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with industry trends, design tools, and emerging technologies to continuously elevate our visual output.

• Mentor & Share: Contribute to a culture of design excellence by sharing your expertise and insights with the broader marketing and design teams.

• 7+ years of experience in graphic design, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of marketing materials and an emphasis on digital design.

• Proven experience as a lead designer or in a senior role, with the ability to independently manage projects and provide design direction.

• Exceptional proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).

• Strong understanding of brand identity, visual hierarchies, and typography.

• Experience working within brand guidelines and evolving them as needed.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and work effectively with cross-functional teams, including a remote international team.

• Experience in the B2B SaaS or technology industry is a plus.

• A strong eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, polished work.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• A self-starter with a proactive approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and working towards common goals.

• Adaptable and open to feedback, with a growth mindset.

• Passionate about design and its impact on brand perception and business success.

• Be part of a rapidly growing, innovative company that's changing the way software is built.

• Work on challenging and impactful projects that will reach a global audience.

• Collaborate with a talented and diverse team across different cultures.

• Enjoy a hybrid work model that offers flexibility.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're a creative leader with a passion for design and a desire to make a significant impact on a global brand, we encourage you to apply!

The Longer Story:

Working at OutSystems

Our goal is to ensure that OutSystems is a place for bright, happy, and motivated people who share a common purpose and take pride in doing excellent work to pursue our vision of providing the AI-powered low-code development platform enterprise leaders trust to build, secure, and evolve their business applications, agents, and core systems. Our culture is focused on our core values of trust, customer success, innovation, and alignment. Our team members operate with transparency, integrity, and accountability, define success through the lens of the outcomes we deliver for our customers, push the boundaries with excellence, and work together toward our shared vision to deliver on what matters most.

What do we have to offer you?

• A company that is always growing, changing, and innovating. We challenge each other to innovate in our products, in our team, and how we use our own technology. And we give our teams space to be proactive and creative.

• Real career opportunities. We care about growth and development. Yes, vertical career progression is a possibility, but it's not the only one. From lateral moves and joining different teams to mastering specialized skills, we support your growth no matter what your goals are.

• Work colleagues that are as smart, hard-working, and driven as you. We act as one global OutSystems team, taking ownership and working together toward a shared vision.

• Disrupting the status quo is in our DNA. In fact, it’s why our company exists.

• We ask “why” a lot. It helps us connect our individual work to the bigger picture and sometimes even uncover a better way.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Then we’d love to hear from you!

OutSystems nurtures an inclusive culture of diversity, where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic self and perform at their best. A company that embraces the creativity and innovation that comes through diverse perspectives. We are committed to creating a team that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration regardless of race, place of origin, color, age, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by law.