Design Director

Job Title: Design Director

Job Summary:

We are seeking an accomplished Design Director to lead our graphic design team and play a critical role in integrating design into our existing creative workflows. You will work closely with other creative disciplines to ensure design is a core element in the development of innovative advertising campaigns, elevating our creative vision across all mediums. Your leadership will drive the visual strategy and execution across all client projects, helping to elevate the agency's creative output and ensuring a cohesive, brand-aligned visual narrative. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in graphic design and a proven track record of managing and inspiring high-performing creative teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor the graphic design team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Provide strategic guidance to ensure the design team is effectively integrated into the broader creative process.
• Creative Vision, Strategy & Execution: Oversee the creation of compelling visual content that enhances the agency's advertising campaigns, ensuring that designs meet client expectations and brand guidelines. Lead the ideation and conceptualization phases, contributing to the development of innovative, design-led solutions for clients.
• Project Management: Oversee and coordinate multiple high-profile projects simultaneously. Manage the end-to-end creative process, including briefing, ideation, and final presentation, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.
• Design Operations: Identify and implement tools, technologies, and processes to streamline design operations and improve efficiency without compromising creativity. Establish best practices for design workflows, ensuring high-quality output even under tight deadlines.
• Client Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for design-related client communications, presenting ideas, and responding to feedback. Collaborate with other stakeholders to understand client needs and deliver exceptional visual content.
• Trend Integration: Stay ahead of industry trends and technological advancements in design, digital media, and accessibility. Incorporate new tools and practices into the creative process to enhance overall output.
• Vendor Management: Oversee and manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring that their contributions meet the agency's quality standards and project requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in graphic design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a creative agency environment.
• Technical Expertise:
• Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other relevant design tools.
• Strong understanding of the latest design trends and technologies and best practices.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience leading and managing creative teams, with a focus on mentorship and professional development. Ability to oversee multiple projects and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically about design's role in the broader creative process, ensuring that it enhances and elevates campaign outcomes. Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in the face of design challenges and client feedback.
• Communication Proficiency: Exceptional skills in presenting and articulating creative strategies and decisions to clients and internal stakeholders. Ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and compelling manner.

Additional Information:

• Travel: Up to 10% travel to client offices and production locations within the U.S.

We are looking for a Design Director who combines visionary design thinking with strategic leadership to drive our creative initiatives forward. If you have a passion for pushing creative boundaries and a history of successful project leadership in an advertising setting, we encourage you to apply.