Director, Visual Design

About the role

The Director, Visual Design, leads the Visual Design discipline at DEPT®, a Growth Invention company dedicated to helping the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. With a focus on technology and marketing, DEPT® creates innovative ideas and moves forward with intent, fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the vision, standards, and long-term direction of the Visual Design discipline.
• Establish a culture of design excellence, setting a high bar for craft, systems thinking, usability, and execution across all work.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire Associate Design Directors, Principal Visual Designers, and broader design teams, helping develop talent and future leaders within the organization.
• Partner closely with Creative Directors, Motion, Production, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure design is integrated effectively across campaigns, experiences, and emerging platforms.
• Serve as the senior authority on design systems, visual consistency, and scalable creative production.
• Promote the adoption of AI-assisted design workflows, automation, and emerging creative technologies that improve efficiency, scalability, and creative impact.
• Establish the long-term roadmap for design capabilities, including talent development, workflow innovation, design systems, and future-facing creative technologies.
• Provide strategic guidance on complex creative initiatives, helping teams navigate ambiguity and elevate the quality of design solutions.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, helping communicate the value of design and guide organizations toward successful outcomes.
• Continuously evolve processes, workflows, and ways of working that enable teams to deliver exceptional work at scale.

Requirements

• 8+ years of proven experience in design and interactive work for leading brands, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Visual Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Mastery of design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and Figma (including components, variants, and auto layout), and familiarity with essential collaboration tools (e.g., Hubspot, Google Suite, Slack).
• Strong knowledge and experience in visual design.
• Experience developing and maintaining a robust design system.
• Deep AI workflow knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic vision and creative inspiration to large, diverse teams.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex information to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, comfortable navigating complex organizations, and focused on strategic problem-solving and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in design and interactive roles.
• Experience in leading design teams and driving design strategy.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve high levels of performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience with design systems and workflow optimization.
• Understanding of emerging design trends and technologies.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and vision.
• Leadership and mentorship.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Attention to detail and quality control.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Project management and time management.
• Knowledge of design principles and best practices.
• Experience with design tools and software.
• Experience with AI-assisted design workflows.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with matching, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and more. We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, ensuring everyone feels supported and valued.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Please note, we are flexible and may adjust the range based on individual qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This role is available full-time, remote, with the option to work in the United States. We are committed to providing a flexible work environment that supports your needs and helps you thrive.