Design Director (Graphic Design, Branding and Campaign) (New York, US)

About the role

A leading Brand & Communications agency is looking for a Design Director to join its New York studio. The role involves taking ownership of brand identity, visual systems, and campaign concepts and design. It's a rare opportunity to shape standout brand systems and campaigns for globally recognized brands at scale.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to early-stage thinking, shaping visual approaches from concept onwards and leading other designers
• Lead ideas, create and refine brand systems
• Ensure the team is focused on the right stuff
• Work closely with other senior creatives, strategy and insights
• Present to senior clients

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in branding, design or communications within agency environments
• A portfolio demonstrating strong brand and identity systems and campaign work with a strong sense of craft
• Excellent typographic and layout skills
• Used to working across multi-channel brand applications
• Strong communication skills: can articulate design thinking clearly to senior clients and non-designers
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workflows
• A sharp eye for detail and a consistent commitment to design quality

Qualifications

• A natural collaborator, a great listener
• Low in ego
• Thoughtful
• Articulate

Skills

• Collaboration
• Listening
• Thoughtfulness
• Articulateness

Benefits

The agency offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $180,000 - $220,000 DOE, and the option for a hybrid schedule (3–4 days in studio, Manhattan).

Pay

$180,000 - $220,000 DOE

Schedule

Hybrid (3–4 days in studio, Manhattan)