Full-Time Design Director
Resident is hiring a remote Full-Time Design Director. The career level for this job opening is Manager and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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We are seeking an experienced and visionary Design Director to join our in-house creative team. This role is a dynamic blend of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, responsible for elevating our brand through compelling, conversion-driven design across all channels. The ideal candidate brings a sharp editorial eye, a refined aesthetic sensibility, and a proven ability to mentor and inspire creative talent. You’ll set the standard for creative excellence while fostering a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead and mentor a team of graphic designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and growth
- Review and approve all outgoing design work across channels, including POP, web design, paid media assets, organic social, email marketing, and more
- Collaborate with the Creative Director to build upon newly established brand guidelines and further develop our creative strategies
- Audit the current workflow and transition the team to a more efficient one
- Develop comprehensive templates and guides, train the team on best practices
- Lead the development of new brand systems
- Analyze creative performance, leveraging insights to refine design strategies for improved engagement and sales
- Partner directly with print vendors to ensure quality output
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously
- Present design concepts with clarity and confidence
- Stay current on industry trends, materials, and technologies
- Traveling to meet the team in-person 6 times a year
Skills/Qualifications:
- 8+ years of professional design experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, or related field
- Exceptional portfolio demonstrating design mastery across channels
- Experience with brand strategy and identity development; keen sense of market and consumer dynamics
- Deep understanding of print production processes and vendor management
- Expert level hands-on experience with Figma, leading collaborative design processes
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to pitch creative ideas to stakeholders
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on innovation
- Proficiency with AI programs is a plus
- Experience in the interiors industry is a plus
- Able and willing to travel as necessary