You're working on a large-scale project where multiple developers are involved, and frequent changes to the database schema are expected. How would you design and implement database migration to ensure smooth collaboration and minimize conflicts?

Using an automated migration tool like Flyway or Liquibase allows for versioning of database schema scripts and automates the process of applying migrations across different environments. This ensures smooth collaboration as developers can easily track changes, apply updates, and resolve conflicts. It also minimizes conflicts by managing the order of execution of migration scripts. Dedicated specialists might not be scalable or practical, and relying solely on documentation increases the risk of human error and doesn't provide automated conflict resolution. Version control systems help in tracking changes but might not offer automated migration capabilities.