Design Director, New York or Chicago

What We Do We design, implement and optimize breakthrough content production models, delivering simplicity, efficiencies, and the connectivity and consistency of content that powers brand growth Our flexible models combine content experience, production solutions, and global delivery. We bring ideas to life in all mediums, all channels and all stages of the production process. We multiply and lead with innovative technologies including real-time 3D, virtual production, automation and generative content. Who We Are Born from the leading creative and media agencies and engineered for a data-driven world, we provide scaled content solutions, industry-leading content development, production excellence and unmatched global delivery capabilities. You won’t find a more diverse set of clients or projects. We work in every medium in every market. You’ll deepen your expertise while stretching in new directions—with support. We believe building a community that fosters growth, belonging, and connection is as rewarding as the work itself. Come for the work. Stay for the people. 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. Part campaign creative part designer, we are looking for a Design Director with a top-notch design sensibility and a deep understanding of CPG coming from years of art direction and design. While you have deep design roots you straddle art direction and design seamlessly, you know you are a bit of a unicorn. This role requires a strategic thinker and hands-on creative leader who can drive compelling paid social media, OLV, PDP, in-store assets, print, banners, and display through design systems. The ideal candidate thrives creating multidisciplinary design across canvases, leads photo and video shoots, has worked with and lead teams to create design systems. The successful Design Director candidate will demonstrate an ability to lead teams of Associate Creative Directors, Senior Art Directors, Art Directors, Senior Designers and Copywriters in a fast-paced setting, under tight deadlines, with great time management, flexibility and good humor. You also have the gravitas to navigate owning campaign design for some of the world’s biggest wellness brands. Location:New York or Chicago Salary Rate:$150-160K This Role Is Hybrid:4 days in office, 1 day remote 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 creative 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 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 delivery in a timely manner • 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 • Excellent presentation and communication skills at all levels of both internal and client organizations • 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 #LI-MK1 US Pay Range $150,000 - $160,000 USD We are committed to fostering an environment ripe for creativity and variety of thought and it starts with you. 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