Lead enterprise and international branding/UI projects Drive never-been-done-before projects Own and guide end-to-end design processes Push creative boundaries Contribute to process and tool improvements Be a source of inspiration for the design team Build strong, long-term relationships with clients Mentor and develop other designers Lead difficult conversations with clients and internal teams Confidently defend design rationale and recommendations Take initiative in driving improvements across design tools, processes, and standards Create thought leadership Communicate praise and constructive performance feedback Foster constructive critiques Navigate feedback with confidence Drive cross-functional collaboration Serve as a role model for the design team Give and receive constructive critique Contribute to the betterment of Focus Lab culture Guide newer team members Lead client presentations, design reviews, and critique sessions Ensure projects are delivered on time Assist in hiring and onboarding new design talent Help scope, forecast, and manage workload utilization