Design Director

We are working with a global design business to find a Design Director who can deliver exceptional creative for key clients in their rapidly growing New York office.

The Function of the Role:

  • Take responsibility for complete creative delivery of brief response.
  • Develop long-lasting client relationships through the consistent delivery of high quality, strategically led creative solutions, in line with the brand and business.
  • Partners with the Client Servicing team to find opportunities to grow brands, drive effective project delivery, and promote collaboration. 
  • Motivate and inspire the creative team, providing direction and development opportunities to enable them to reach their potential.
  • Responsible for the creative direction of brands.
  • Lead and drives the Creative process, supporting the team through evaluating and editing creative work.
  • Develop succession plans, actively looking for talent to build the team skills and capabilities.
  • Act as a source of inspiration to the client which can ultimately translate to additional work and client satisfaction.
  • Deliver strong pitches and seeks to influence results.
 
The skills and experience needed:
 
  • Displays integrity, honesty, reliability, responsiveness and openness to be trusted by clients and internal teams.
  • Experience with a leading global Design business ideally across FMCG packaging as well as wider brand experience.
  • Critical eye for crafting detail.
  • Strong verbal communication and presentation skills in meetings with clear objectives and outcomes.
  • Able to demonstrate gravitas and leadership qualities internally and externally.
  • Open to new ideas and able to work in genuine partnership with colleagues and clients.
  • Attitude: pro-active, dedicated, committed, willing to go the extra mile, flexible, resourceful and open minded
 
About the business:
 
You will be joining a forward thinking and globally recognised design agency that works with some of the world's most coveted brands.  Reporting to the Head of Strategy in New York, you will work with a talented team of over 80 people, made up of passionate designers, brand storytellers and a supportive and inspiring global management team.
 
They offer generous benefits and competitive salaries, as well as a fostering a culture of development and pushing the boundaries of their craft.
 
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