Grizzly
Reports To:
Creative Director
Position Summary:
Design Directors at Grizzly are dynamic agency leaders who develop conceptual ideas and deliver expert craft across multiple teams and projects. They champion creative problem‑solving, lead and contribute to creative work on cross‑disciplinary projects, and elevate agency culture and experience. They make strategic decisions, provide feedback to the delivery team, and work closely with clients to ensure that every deliverable meets the brief and exceeds expectations. They own their work, seek input and collaboration, and communicate proactively and effectively.
Design Directors at Grizzly learn our clients’ business with depth, often working through complex product and business challenges, and translating the human/consumer benefit into simple, smart ideas. They must confidently interact with and present their work to clients and internal stakeholders, and have experience with B2B and/or technology brands. This role requires proficiency with Adobe Design tools and experience with designing, collaborating, and prototyping in Figma.
Lead & Grow:
Manage and mentor Designers, Art Directors, Animators, and others, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and courage
Encourage fearless creativity through experimentation, failure, and continuous learning
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (strategy, accounts, etc.) to solve challenges and remove roadblocks
Participate in the recruitment process, interviewing and vetting new team members, evaluating their work quality, values alignment, and role expectations
Lead with our values, be empathetic and accessible, and champion inclusivity and belonging
Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment
Own & Manage:
Manage the design process from conception to execution
Own design concepts, craft, and delivery from onboarding to delivery across all of your projects
Commit to working the process and, when it isn’t working, contribute to improving it
Hold the team accountable to performance expectations, agency values, and client delivery
Give clear and candid feedback often, and make hard decisions when necessary
Ensure all projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality
Champion & Contribute:
Oversee and contribute to work that is strategically smart, differentiated, and best‑in‑class
Push yourself, our team, partners, and clients to achieve effective, award‑worthy work
Contribute to agency brand and marketing efforts, including positioning the agency’s offering, supporting internal culture initiatives
Contribute to agency content development, share work and perspectives on digital channels, and help recruit new talent
Occasionally represent Grizzly at public events, awards, and industry activities, maintaining a strong presence and reputation in the industry
Champion our creative work and promote our best both internally and externally to increase awareness and shift perception of our brand and capabilities
Collaborate & Communicate:
Develop strong relationships with existing clients and work actively with other agency leads to keep clients engaged, happy, and retained
Support new business efforts with creative development, pitch presentations, and oversight/resourcing of the creative team to meet pitch expectations
Stay ahead of industry trends and advocate for user‑centric approaches
Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and translate them into effective design solutions
Present and sell design concepts and absorb/answer feedback from clients with intention
What You’ll Bring:
7 years of experience leading design work
A portfolio demonstrating high proficiency in delivering best‑in‑class design concepts and systems
A curious student of emerging technologies that, in turn, applies and drives innovation in your work
Comfortable in being uncomfortable and thoughtful about taking risks
A knack for collaborating with writers, designers, producers, account leads, clients, and business owners to understand what a project needs at any given moment
Work Requirements:
Southern California or Atlanta based work preferred, but remote will be considered
Flexibility with schedule to meet client commitments
Domestic and international travel may be required
$135,000 – $165,000 a year
Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis.
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Creative Director
Position Summary:
Design Directors at Grizzly are dynamic agency leaders who develop conceptual ideas and deliver expert craft across multiple teams and projects. They champion creative problem‑solving, lead and contribute to creative work on cross‑disciplinary projects, and elevate agency culture and experience. They make strategic decisions, provide feedback to the delivery team, and work closely with clients to ensure that every deliverable meets the brief and exceeds expectations. They own their work, seek input and collaboration, and communicate proactively and effectively.
Design Directors at Grizzly learn our clients’ business with depth, often working through complex product and business challenges, and translating the human/consumer benefit into simple, smart ideas. They must confidently interact with and present their work to clients and internal stakeholders, and have experience with B2B and/or technology brands. This role requires proficiency with Adobe Design tools and experience with designing, collaborating, and prototyping in Figma.
Lead & Grow:
Manage and mentor Designers, Art Directors, Animators, and others, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and courage
Encourage fearless creativity through experimentation, failure, and continuous learning
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (strategy, accounts, etc.) to solve challenges and remove roadblocks
Participate in the recruitment process, interviewing and vetting new team members, evaluating their work quality, values alignment, and role expectations
Lead with our values, be empathetic and accessible, and champion inclusivity and belonging
Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment
Own & Manage:
Manage the design process from conception to execution
Own design concepts, craft, and delivery from onboarding to delivery across all of your projects
Commit to working the process and, when it isn’t working, contribute to improving it
Hold the team accountable to performance expectations, agency values, and client delivery
Give clear and candid feedback often, and make hard decisions when necessary
Ensure all projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality
Champion & Contribute:
Oversee and contribute to work that is strategically smart, differentiated, and best‑in‑class
Push yourself, our team, partners, and clients to achieve effective, award‑worthy work
Contribute to agency brand and marketing efforts, including positioning the agency’s offering, supporting internal culture initiatives
Contribute to agency content development, share work and perspectives on digital channels, and help recruit new talent
Occasionally represent Grizzly at public events, awards, and industry activities, maintaining a strong presence and reputation in the industry
Champion our creative work and promote our best both internally and externally to increase awareness and shift perception of our brand and capabilities
Collaborate & Communicate:
Develop strong relationships with existing clients and work actively with other agency leads to keep clients engaged, happy, and retained
Support new business efforts with creative development, pitch presentations, and oversight/resourcing of the creative team to meet pitch expectations
Stay ahead of industry trends and advocate for user‑centric approaches
Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and translate them into effective design solutions
Present and sell design concepts and absorb/answer feedback from clients with intention
What You’ll Bring:
7 years of experience leading design work
A portfolio demonstrating high proficiency in delivering best‑in‑class design concepts and systems
A curious student of emerging technologies that, in turn, applies and drives innovation in your work
Comfortable in being uncomfortable and thoughtful about taking risks
A knack for collaborating with writers, designers, producers, account leads, clients, and business owners to understand what a project needs at any given moment
Work Requirements:
Southern California or Atlanta based work preferred, but remote will be considered
Flexibility with schedule to meet client commitments
Domestic and international travel may be required
$135,000 – $165,000 a year
Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis.
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