Creative Director - W2 Consultant

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Creative Director - W2 Consultant in the United States.

The Creative Director will lead the end-to-end creative strategy and execution for a high-profile website redesign project, shaping the digital brand experience and driving customer engagement. This role operates at the intersection of executive strategy and hands-on creative leadership, collaborating directly with senior leadership to translate business goals into compelling, visually impactful solutions. You will oversee and mentor a distributed team of designers and UI/UX developers, ensuring creative excellence, consistency, and accessibility across all digital touchpoints. The position requires both visionary thinking and practical execution skills, with a focus on user experience, brand cohesion, and measurable results. Remote work is supported, with a collaborative environment that values innovation, creativity, and inclusive leadership.

• Serve as the top creative authority, defining the vision, direction, and quality standards for client-facing digital experiences.
• Lead the conceptualization, design, and production of a global education website, ensuring visual distinctiveness, accessibility (WCAG 2.1+), and user engagement.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to capture strategic goals and translate them into high-impact creative solutions.
• Mentor and guide a cross-functional design team, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and design excellence.
• Oversee creative production workflows, including Figma and Adobe CC deliverables, ensuring consistency and readiness for development.
• Ensure creative output aligns with marketing, brand identity, and go-to-market objectives.
• Maintain quality control across all design assets, from typography and layout to responsive and interactive elements.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Creative Direction, UI/UX Design, or related senior design roles.
• Proven track record leading large-scale, high-visibility website or digital product redesigns.
• Experience presenting to and collaborating with C-Suite or executive-level stakeholders.
• Expert proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.).
• Deep understanding of web design principles, responsive frameworks, front-end constraints, and accessibility standards.
• Strong leadership experience managing distributed or cross-functional teams.
• Excellent business communication skills, with the ability to balance high-level vision and hands-on execution.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, brand strategy, and customer-facing product design.
• Bonus: Experience in ed-tech, enterprise digital products, motion design, CMS platforms, usability testing, or certifications in UX and accessibility.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Graphic Design, UX Design, Visual Communication, or related field.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate, negotiable based on experience.
• W2 contract with benefits eligibility and 401(k) after 6 months.
• Remote-first work environment with flexible scheduling.
• Opportunities to lead high-impact, globally visible projects.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Access to collaboration tools, resources, and a creative, supportive team culture.