Quality Control Manager

About DesignGuru

DesignGuru is a fast-growing, subscription-based design agency built for the bold. We help businesses around the world elevate their brand through innovative, high-quality design — fast. From startups to global enterprises, our clients count on us to deliver creative that cuts through the noise.

Were not just another agency. Were a passionate team with big dreams: to become the best design agency in the world. And as we scale, we need a leader who can build the systems and culture to ensure our quality scales with us.

The Role

Were looking for an experienced Quality Control Manager to build and lead our QC function from the ground up. This is a full-time, fully remote leadership role where youll define what quality means at DesignGuru, then build the team and processes to deliver it consistently across all client work, including:

• Branding and visual identity systems
• Social media content and digital campaigns
• Pitch decks and presentation designs
• Infographics and marketing materials
• All creative deliverables across the agency

Youll lead a team of QC specialists, establish review standards and workflows, collaborate with design leadership to improve output quality, and create a culture of excellence that becomes part of our competitive advantage.

What Youll Do

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing quality control team
• Design and implement scalable QC processes, workflows, and quality standards
• Establish clear criteria and frameworks for evaluating design work across all project types
• Conduct quality audits and provide strategic feedback to design teams and leadership
• Collaborate with project managers and creative directors to optimize delivery timelines without compromising quality
• Identify patterns in feedback and work with leadership to implement systemic improvements
• Create documentation, training materials, and best practices to elevate team-wide quality
• Track quality metrics and report on trends, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and creative excellence

What Were Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in design, creative operations, or quality management (agency experience preferred)
• 2+ years leading teams or managing people in a creative environment
• Strong design background with expert understanding of visual design principles, brand systems, and creative strategy
• Proven track record building or scaling quality processes in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills — you know how to develop talent and give feedback that elevates
• Strategic thinker who can balance quality standards with business needs and deadlines
• Outstanding communication skills across all levels, from designers to C-suite
• Experience with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and project management platforms
• Process-oriented with a data-driven approach to measuring and improving quality

Why Join DesignGuru?

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses + leadership equity potential
• Fully remote team with flexible hours
• Opportunity to build and shape a department from the ground up
• Work with a talented, global team on diverse, high-impact projects
• Creative, supportive, startup-minded culture with room to grow
• Access to premium tools, design resources, and team retreats
• Direct impact on company growth and reputation

If youre a quality-obsessed leader ready to build something meaningful — lets set a new standard together.

Apply now and show us your vision for excellence.