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Design Director

Jack Morton · Franklin Park, NJ, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Jack Morton is looking for a Design Director to join our team. Our ideal candidate has a history of developing award‑winning environmental designs and has experience leading a team of designers. The role requires generating thoughtful design concepts that translate into compelling branded live experiences. Stage and event experience is a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design immersive, compelling 3D environments to house branded experiences

Present concepts to clients and internal stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

Immerse yourself in the brand and audience for inspiration

Be responsible, organized, and accountable for the work of your team

Understand materials, building techniques, and construction drawings

Work within budgets and regulations

Lead and mentor a team

Communicate feedback to team members constructively

Collaborate within the Creative department and across the organization

Communicate with clarity, confidence, competence, professionalism, and authenticity

Stay current with design trends and apply them where relevant

Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises 1‑5 non‑supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience: BA or BFA in Industrial Design, Architecture, Scenic Design, or a related field; or 10+ years of relevant design and experiential marketing experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Skills and Abilities: experience with pharmaceutical clients/brands is a plus; strong communicator and dynamic presenter; entrepreneurial and proactive.

As set forth in Jack Morton Worldwide’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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