Design Strategist

Are you an experienced design strategist who transforms questions into clarity, turning research insights and stakeholder perspectives into compelling visions that drive alignment and action?DNA.inc is looking for a Design Strategist to partner with client leadership and cross‑functional teams to envision, validate, and roadmap distinctive, effective, and performant digital experiences for our portfolio of clients.About the jobIn this position, you'll join DNA.inc's design team of 25+ diverse, international designers to strengthen our ability to deliver on‑point design strategies for our clients' digital products and services. You'll serve as a trusted partner to client sponsors and key stakeholders, facilitating structured discovery and co‑creation sessions that build shared ownership and accelerate buy‑in. You'll drive alignment on opportunity areas and implementation roadmaps through evidence‑backed narratives and hands‑on strategic leadership.As DNA.inc's first dedicated Design Strategist hire, you'll play a foundational role in establishing our strategic design practice. You'll have the opportunity to define what design strategy means at DNA.inc, build frameworks and processes that scale, and demonstrate the strategic value of design to both internal teams and clients. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial strategist who thrives on building and defining, not just executing within established structures.As a Design Strategist at DNA.inc, we expect you to contribute in these key areas:Insight & Problem FramingPartner with Commercial team to uncover client challengesCo‑create and lead research programs to identify opportunity spacesConsolidate and frame key insights that align stakeholdersOpportunity & Solution ValidationFacilitate co‑design sessions to expand opportunity areasDevelop concepts and test with real users to validate hypotheses earlyRefine strategic direction based on qualitative and quantitative findingVision & RoadmapCraft north‑star narratives with high‑level business casesHost roadmap workshops to prioritize high‑impact, differentiated capabilitiesDevelop initiative roadmaps with clear measures of successStrategic StorytellingCreate compelling vision decks linking user value to business goalsPresent and defend recommendations to senior decision‑makersEnsure continuous, consistent updates and proof points throughout engagementsCross‑Functional OrchestrationLead multi‑disciplinary teams while remaining a hands‑on strategistFoster collaborative, insight‑driven culture across disciplinesMediate trade‑offs balancing user value, technical feasibility, and timelineAbout youTo be considered a candidate for this position, we're looking for:Extensive track record (10+ years) in end‑to‑end strategy engagements for large, complex digital products and servicesProven experience developing and leading research programs that uncover meaningful opportunitiesAbility to craft clear, research‑driven narratives that create buy‑in from senior executivesHands‑on experience facilitating co‑creation and workshop sessions with multi‑disciplinary teamsCustomer‑centric, hypothesis‑driven approach to solving complex, ambiguous problemsStrong collaborative skills across diverse disciplines and stakeholder levelsClear, empathetic writing and verbal communication skillsEligibility to work in the European Union without sponsorship or restrictionsCross‑industry experience is a plusImportant to note:in this position you must be comfortable working with clients across European and US time zones. This may occasionally involve meetings scheduled to accommodate different working hours.Who we areAt DNA.inc, we love building platforms and products that people want to use. We help clients envision, build, and launch large‑scale software projects in streaming, media, automotive, and other industries. Headquartered in Europe with hubs in Amsterdam, Valencia, and Madrid, we combine a remote‑first work environment with a passion for working on influential products that reach global audiences. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your experience and location within the EU.You’ll collaborate with experienced designers, engineers, and executives who have contributed to major streaming services such as Disney+, ESPN+, Eurosport, and SiriusXM. At the same time, you’ll grow within a culture that celebrates expertise and supports your development through mentorship, learning budgets, conference participation, and a clear long‑term career path.Interested?Ready to join us? Apply directly through our website — we’d love to hear from youPlease note that, to safeguard the quality and integrity of our services, all hires complete a standard screening process including reference, education, credit, and background checks.For any questions or further information, reach out to Please, no recruiters.#J-18808-Ljbffr