Head of Web Design

Overview

L‑Acoustics is the world leader in premium professional sound systems for live events. The Head of Web Design is responsible for defining, managing, and continuously evolving L‑Acoustics’ global web experience within the Communications team, while also leading and overseeing the web design team. The role ensures that the corporate website and digital platforms deliver a best‑in‑class user experience that supports brand storytelling, customer engagement, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of L‑Acoustics’ global web experience, defining user‑centered design approaches including journey mapping, personas, information architecture, and wireframing.
• Develop and maintain scalable design systems, including components, tokens, and usage guidelines, and oversee UI design standards such as layout, typography, responsive grids, and interaction patterns.
• Collaborate closely with Creative, Editorial, and Digital Marketing teams to ensure web design supports content strategy, campaigns, and brand storytelling.
• Work with development teams to translate designs into high‑quality front‑end implementations, providing clear and efficient handoffs.
• Ensure web experiences follow accessibility best practices (WCAG 2.1 AA) and maintain strong performance standards.
• Drive user research, usability testing, and experimentation, using data and insights to improve engagement and conversion.
• Partner with editorial and digital marketing teams to design content structures that support SEO and search intent.
• Oversee the evolution of the website platform and CMS environment, ensuring publishing workflows, governance, and content management processes support efficient collaboration.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in UX and UI design, including journey mapping, personas, information architecture, wireframing, and prototyping.
• Strong visual design skills (layout, typography, responsive grids, interaction patterns) and experience building and maintaining scalable design systems.
• Proficiency in front‑end principles (HTML, CSS, responsive design) and ability to collaborate closely with developers.
• Knowledge of web performance best practices, including Core Web Vitals and image optimization.
• Experience guiding UX research and experimentation, including A/B testing and conversion optimization.
• Background in designing information architecture and page structures that support SEO and user navigation.
• Proficiency with modern design and collaboration tools such as Figma, FigJam/Miro, and structured design‑to‑development handoff workflows.
• Familiarity with enterprise CMS platforms (headless or traditional) and content publishing workflows, governance, localization, and preview environments.
• Fluent in English; business‑level French.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work policy with remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Opportunities for internal mobility and career advancement.
• Collaborative, international work environment driven by innovation.
• Employee events and initiatives that foster community and creativity.
• Access to the company’s CSE (Comité Social et Économique) and associated cultural, leisure, and social benefits.
• Strong focus on work‑life balance and personal/professional development.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.