Confidential Careers is hiring: Design Director in New York

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Confidential Careers provided pay range This range is provided by Confidential Careers. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr The Design Director is the keeper of all things visual design design, brand and style guides and is expected to lead design initiatives for the team across assigned clients and projects. They will take ownership of work streams and collaborate with clients, production and project management to ensure the creative deliverables are meeting client expectations. They will provide creative oversight to assigned team members along with guidance and mentorship. They will be a creative partner with Senior Stakeholders and the lead face of the creative team on assigned clients. What you\'ll do: Creative Leadership & Strategy Lead creative concept development and strategic design thinking across diverse client portfolios Set the creative tone and visual direction for assigned accounts and projects Generate innovative ideas across existing and emerging digital platforms Partner with C-level executives to advise on agency-wide creative needs and initiatives Team Management & Development Direct junior creative talent, providing clear, actionable feedback on work quality and creative direction Manage and coordinate freelancers and third-party vendors to ensure consistent creative standards Collaborate with the CCO to build and maintain a best-in-class creative team Client Partnership & Delivery Serve as the primary creative face for assigned client accounts Present creative work confidently to clients and manage live feedback sessions Establish strong client relationships built on creative excellence and strategic thinking Ensure all deliverables meet client expectations, timelines, and budget requirements Project Execution & Quality Control Oversee end-to-end creative execution across multiple concurrent projects Collaborate with strategists, copywriters, paid media teams, UX designers, and developers Maintain high creative standards while ensuring work stays within scope and brief parameters Provide detailed feedback and quality assurance throughout the creative process Resource Management & Operations Partner with project management teams on creative briefs, SOWs, and resource allocation Assist in building comprehensive staff plans for creative team across clients and projects Provide strategic input on team capabilities and optimal resource utilization across accounts Balance short-term deliverables with long-term creative objectives Types of Work You\'ll Lead: Brand & Identity Design: Brand identity systems, style guide development, visual brand strategy Digital Design: UX/UI website design, email marketing campaigns, social media creative (organic and paid) Marketing Collateral: Campaign development, promotional materials, integrated marketing communications What We\'re Looking For 7-10 years design experience (Substantial time spent within an agency is required) Exceptional design skills with expertise across digital media Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey design concepts to clients and stakeholders. Strategic thinking combined with hands-on creative execution Experience collaborating on resource planning with project management and creative operations Ability to elevate creative standards while mentoring team members Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Design Industries Advertising Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Confidential Careers by 2x New York, NY $147,000 - $205,000 1 week ago New York City Metropolitan Area $160,000 - $190,000 6 days ago New York, NY $174,000 - $246,000 2 weeks ago New York, NY $174,000 - $246,000 4 days ago New York, NY $185,000 - $200,000 2 days ago New York, NY $121,000 - $173,000 2 weeks ago Senior Vice President, Group Creative Director New York, NY $150,000 - $230,000 4 days ago New York City Metropolitan Area $180,000 - $220,000 2 weeks ago New York, NY $110,000 - $140,000 2 weeks ago New York, NY $170,000 - $200,000 1 month ago New York, NY $180,000 - $225,000 1 week ago Senior Vice President, Creative Director New York City Metropolitan Area $200,000 - $225,000 3 weeks ago Manager and Associate Creative Director, Design (GTM) New York, NY $154,000 - $177,000 1 hour ago New York, NY $120,000 - $180,000 2 weeks ago New York, NY $161,000 - $232,000 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr