Necessary skills for Head of Design: skills and requirements
General requirements of a Head of Design
• Bachelor's degree in design or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects and styles
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Skills and Behaviours for a Head of Design
Cost control
Budgeting
Cost Control
Graphic Design
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Conceptual Design
Logo Design
Industrial Design
Rapid Prototyping
Sketching
Market research
Competitive Analysis
Market research
Project management
Project Coordination
Stakeholder Management
User Interface (UI)
Adobe XD
Figma
Mockups
Collaboration & Teamwork
Involving others in making decisions that affect them
Working with others towards common goals
Communicating information
Communicating effectively with others
Influencing and persuading others
Synthesizing information
Creative Thinking
Experimenting innovative solutions
Generating new ideas
Open mindedness