Design Director

Overview Are you a persuasive visual storyteller? A driven master at social-first content creation? A strategic and creative problem-solver who relishes the challenge scaling creative scale while still keeping it fresh? Then you might just be the Design Director we’re looking for. Responsibilities Work closely with Strategy, Account, and Project Management teams to interpret and guide client directives towards effective creative products. Create design systems in Figma showing thought leadership (brand typography, color, graphics use in all channels). Plan, assign, direct, and review design and art direction. Run creative brainstorms and client‑working sessions. Apply critical and conceptual thinking to brand and marketing strategies. Present to client stakeholders and agency management. Provide regular support and mentorship to the creative team to ensure flawless delivery of the creative product on an ongoing basis. Work directly with Studio personnel to manage project needs and expectations to ensure timely delivery. Direct large‑scale video/photo shoots, video editing, CGI asset creation and other production‑related tasks as necessary. Able to travel to photo/video shoots and Client Meetings/Events as needed. Qualifications Minimum 10 years of progressive creative and management experience in an agency or related marketing environment. Portfolio that showcases brand consistency through design systems, detailed design, scaled campaigns across channels, OLV, banners, PDP and social‑first campaigns, including TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Hands‑on experience with Figma, leading collaborative design processes. Excellent presentation and communication skills at all levels of both internal and client organizations. Flexible, communicative, professional with a great eye and strong attention to detail. Proven ability to provide clear creative direction for art and copy and provide timely and meaningful feedback. Ability to prioritize work and resources across engagements. Strive to improve creative processes and keep work on schedule and budget. Leadership experience guiding large creative teams (10+) and overseeing 5+ direct reports. Proven mentoring, supervisory, and team‑building skill. About We are committed to fostering an environment ripe for creativity and variety of thought and it starts with you. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr