Design Director

Company description

Hi there—at Razorfish, we’re leaders in what's next. Since the dawn of the internet, we’ve helped brands move first through every era of transformation, defining what digital means for business and now leading brands into the age of AI. Everyone has a prediction. Razorfish has a track record.

Named a Most Innovative Agency three years running (2024–2026) by Campaign US, our work reflects a proven ability not just to anticipate what’s coming, but to help our clients actively shape the future. No matter the trend or cultural moment, delivering real business impact wouldn’t be possible without our people. We bring together curious, driven, and diverse thinkers who challenge convention, push boundaries, and hold a high bar for creative excellence.

If you’re motivated to work alongside top performers, push the boundaries of what’s possible, and help define where technology, business, and marketing are headed next—this is the place to do it.

Join us at razorfish.com.

Overview

The Design Director is a hands‑on design leader who turns complex business and customer needs into clear, compelling creative work. You’ll partner closely with Strategy, Account, Creative, and Production, to deliver high‑quality work that meets brand standards.

You will flex both your leadership and execution skills, leading projects through each step of the design process from concepting through final execution, all while remaining deeply involved in the craft.

PLEASE NOTE: Preference will be given to candidates who are local to the Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, or Miami metros and willing to commit to a hybrid schedule of 4 days/week on average. Highly qualified candidates living in other markets may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead design from early concepts through final delivery, staying hands‑on throughout

• Lead the design vision for internal communications, including presentations, announcements, culture moments, leadership messaging, and company‑wide storytelling.

• Oversee quick‑turn social content, including same‑day creative needs, rapid response assets, and high‑volume short‑form design.

• Build and maintain a design ecosystem that ensures consistency, clarity, and scalability across all internal and social touchpoints.

• Collaborate early with cross‑functional partners to ensure design is built in from the start

• Own design quality across brand, digital, and campaign work, using design systems and guidelines

• Design alongside your team, giving clear, practical feedback and direction

• Balance multiple projects with speed, rigor, and strong attention to detail

• Present work confidently to senior stakeholders, clearly explaining design decisions

• Treat the brief as a starting point and push toward smarter, more distinctive solutions

• Create a supportive, inclusive environment where good ideas can come from anywhere

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands‑on design experience (agency, in‑house, or both) at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Expertise in social content design, rapid‑turn creative workflows, and internal communications.

• Strong foundation in design systems, typography, layout, color, and accessibility

• Expert in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite ; comfortable working within brand guidelines

• Motion design and/or 3D experience is a plus

• AI tool/Workflow experience is a plus

• A portfolio that shows strong craft, clear thinking, and problem‑solving

• High standards, sharp attention to detail, and genuine passion for the work

Please include resume with portfolio link

Additional information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources.

Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more

Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility

Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption

Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more

Matching Gifts programs

Flexible working arrangements

‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)

Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: USD $129,485.00 - USD $177,200.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 1/1/2028.