Creative Director, Design

Overview

As Creative Director, Design at BBH you will work in partnership with the Head of Design to set the vision for the department — helping define how design elevates some of our most important clients and initiatives. You’ll inspire, nurture and guide a team of multidisciplinary designers while collaborating across Creative Teams, Account Management, Strategy, and Production. You’ll transform client needs and cultural opportunities into groundbreaking, award-winning work that strengthens both our clients' brands and BBH's reputation. You’ll lead large-scale projects from conception through execution, champion curiosity and experimentation, and foster an environment where creativity thrives. Beyond project work, you’ll play a key role in building the design culture at BBH—helping shape how design integrates with and influences the wider creative department.

Responsibilities

• Elevate the standard of craft across the team
• Work across a diverse brand roster simultaneously — CPG, spirits, auto, and more
• Lead, manage, and grow a team of direct reports
• Own projects end-to-end, from brief through final delivery
• Present and sell creative work to internal stakeholders and clients
• Contribute to new business pitches

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience
• Proficient in Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite (required)
• Knowledgeable in Google Slides / PowerPoint
• Excellent design craft across all work, with great taste and attention to detail
• Experience building and working within design systems
• Able to lead and mentor a team while still being hands-on
• Able to lead in a room internally, with key BBH stakeholders
• Strong presenter — can walk a room through a creative vision with confidence
• Comfortable managing multiple clients and deadlines at once

Additional Information

The person Brings excitement and creativity to every project, big or small
Genuine love for design — makes the most of every opportunity
Obsessed with what's next: emerging tech, generative tools, new creative formats
As comfortable in the weeds as in the boardroom
Thrives in fast-paced environments
Must be able to work a 4 day/week on-site schedule in New York