Head of Design
Do you thrive in the intersection between building a strong CX vision, utilising your deep understanding of UX/UI to build great experiences, and the ability to mobilise and develop a team? Then we need you on board!
Come be a part of NoA Ignite
NoA Ignite is a digital design and tech company that creates new paths to growth through high-performing digital products and services. Combining human insight with data, add creative power, and multiply with best-in-breed tech – resulting in distinct customer experiences that create lasting connections. Their hearts and expertise lie at the intersection of strategy, design, data, and tech. In 2023, NoA Ignite was featured on Fast Company’s Top 100 list of the most innovative companies in the world.
The Role
As Head of Design, you’ll lead and guide a strong team of UX and UI designers. You’ll set the bar for quality across projects, coach team members, and be a central voice in client-facing efforts when advising clients from new bizz to final product. You’re a design beacon – not focused on every detail, but on setting direction for the overall experience, enabling execution in UX/UI, and making sure great design actually happens across people, processes, and projects – ultimately giving client value.
Key Responsibilities
Design Excellence & Delivery
Ensure consistent quality across UX and UI deliverables
Contribute to pitches and act as sparring partner for clients and teams
Set direction and help define what good design looks like
People Leadership & Culture
Lead and grow a 14+ person team of UX and UI designers
Foster a safe, trusting, and feedback-driven culture
Support career growth and well-being across the team
Craft & Capability
Define tools, methods, and best practices
Help shape team structures and future skills
Align closely with tech and commercial leadership
What you likely bring
Experience & Track Record
5–10 years in UX/product/digital design incl. team leadership
Education at master-level. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Strong background in digital agency or consultancy
This role requires fluency in Danish, both written and spoken.
Craft & Commercial Acumen
Strong UX/UI knowledge – from research to execution
Experience with platforms, apps, and service ecosystem
Strong view on what great product design is and why it matters - also bringing value to the client.
Personal Traits
Natural, empathetic leader with strong communication skills who is motivated by seeing others grow
A culture-builder and a collaborative, teamplayer mindset who understands human relationships is key
An ambitious craftsperson with a strong drive to continuously deliver great work of high quality – through others
Confident in having a clear point of view, in decision-making and leading the way, also in ambiguity
NoA Ignite values a willingness to learn and provide resources for professional development - this means they are open to candidates who might not meet every single requirement but are eager to learn.
NoA Ignite Culture
From a fantastic office in the heart of Copenhagen City, you will find passionate people willing to help and support each other across organizational levels and professional competences. NoA Ignite supports flexible working hours and working from home - including a lot of social arrangements and trips.
About NoA Ignite
With 300+ experts across offices in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Poland, NoA ignite is specialized in creating customer-driven growth and a proud part of NoA. NoA is Scandinavia’s leading creative-tech player specialized in creating customer-driven growth. NoA’s full range of capabilities cover all levels of strategic transformation and helps connect the entire customer journey through business consulting, advertising and communications, digital products and platforms, brand experiences and data-driven marketing. Guided by a belief in the power of creative problem-solving, a can-do entrepreneurial spirit, and a collaborative culture, NoA is on a quest to make a positive impact on the future.
NoA was founded in 2014 and currently employs approx. 1250 people across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Poland. NoA consists of the following companies: &Co., Åkestam Holst, Anorak, Bob the Robot, North Kingdom, NoA Health, Bold, NoA Elevate, NoA Consulting, NoA Ignite, DK&A, Unfold, NoA Connect, Axenon, Scienta, Agitec, and Bluebird.
Read a lot more about NoA Ignite: https://www.noaignite.dk/ and https://www.thenorthalliance.com
Questions? Call Induce partner Bodil Haumann at 21607013 or mail bodil@induce.dk
Information
Position: Head of Design, Bosiddende i DK, taler og skriver dansk. Fuld tid.
Company: NoA Ignite
Location: Adelgade 12, Kbh.K
Website: www.noaignite.dk and
www.thenorthalliance.com
Kontakt
Induce
Rahbeks Allé 21
1801 Frederiksberg C
Danmark
Bodil Haumann
Partner, Induce
+45 21607013