Design Operations Lead at Lazarus

At Lazarus, we’re building foundation models to help people solve the world’s toughest problems. Enterprise and government clients use our APIs to power products and workflows that keep humans focused on the things we do best. We're a venture-backed team headquartered in Boston, MA who share a passion for innovation, growth, and a commitment to the responsible use of AI.

You can check out a demo of what we do here: https://www.loom.com/share/cf119144b2f5482d9eed650da055389e

Job Overview

We’re seeking a Design Operations Lead to optimize and streamline our design operations within the design and creative teams. Your goal will be to help the design team get their work done, enhancing team productivity through refining processes, removing obstacles, and ensuring seamless collaboration between functions. You will be critical in ensuring that our design and creative teams focus on delivering impactful work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and delivery
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and design, to ensure smooth project execution
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resources
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams and stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders
• Continuously improve project management processes and methodologies
• Manage design operations, including asset management, design systems, and design tools
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in project management and design operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. business, design, technology) 
• 5+ years of project management experience within a design or creative environment
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies
• Strong understanding of design principles and processes
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
• Experience with project management tools (e.g. Jira, Asana, Trello)
• Experience with design tools (e.g. Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as retirement savings plans
• Flexible working from home arrangements
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• A collaborative and supportive company culture
• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources for research and development
• Salary range: $90,000 - $100,000

Lazarus AI is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. This applies to every aspect of employment at Lazarus, including, but not limited to, employment, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence and termination.