Design Director, AI

Role Overview

• Lead and inspire a globally dispersed design team, fostering a strong sense of community and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality work.
• Regularly check in with designers to support their professional development, providing guidance to ensure design excellence.
• Actively participate in project reviews, collaborating with the project team to ensure that all briefs are met and creative output aligns with client expectations.
• Lead weekly design huddles and ensure open communication channels within the design community.
• Attend monthly meetings with the Creative and Experience Network to stay aligned with overall creative strategies and initiatives.
• Oversee the production and adaptation of content across multiple channels, ensuring that both static and motion graphics meet brand guidelines and project requirements.
• Utilize AI tools such as Pencil Pro to streamline the design process, adapting content efficiently and maintaining high creative standards for both static and motion designs.
• Ensure the integration of Pencil Pro's capabilities for generating and iterating design assets quickly, enabling the team to optimize workflows and speed up the adaptation process.
• Maintain proficiency in design tools, including Figma as well as Adobe Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator). Experience in 3D design (e.g., Blender) considered a plus.
• Collaborate closely with creative teams and project managers to ensure briefs are clearly understood and executed.
• Lead by example, providing hands-on design leadership and delivering high-quality assets while mentoring your team members.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery without compromising on quality.
• Stay up-to-date with design, technology, and social media trends to inspire and guide the team.
• Ensure designs are adaptable to various platforms, including social media and digital touch points, while maintaining consistency with brand identity.
• Provide constructive feedback and revisions in a timely manner, pushing the boundaries of creativity while staying aligned with client needs.
• Create, review, and optimize content for localization and adapt assets for different regions while keeping the brand message intact.
• Maintain a high level of organization in project management, ensuring clear and efficient workflows.
• Able to step in to resolve issues with projects either internally or externally.
• Present ideas and design solutions to internal teams, VPs of Creative, and clients, ensuring clarity and impact in every presentation.
• Cultivate a creative environment where feedback is welcome, and continuous improvement is encouraged.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in a relevant design role within an agency or brand environment.
• Proven success working with globally recognized brands, adapting design solutions to fit diverse markets.
• Expertise in design tools including Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
• Strong proficiency in motion design and video editing, with a solid understanding of 3D animation tools (e.g., Blender) considered a bonus.
• Extensive experience in producing digital and social assets, both static and motion, for global audiences.
• Proven track record of leading and mentoring diverse design teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, with the ability to transform complex concepts into clear and engaging designs.
• In-depth knowledge of social media and paid media design best practices.
• Creative problem solver, able to push design briefs and deliver innovative solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong communicator, comfortable presenting design concepts and guiding a team through feedback and revisions.
• A keen eye for design trends, tech innovations, and cultural references, ensuring your work stays on-point and ahead of the curve.
• Familiarity with AI-driven tools like Pencil Pro for content adaptation and optimization across projects, ensuring efficiency and alignment with brand guidelines.
• Able to adapt to and lead in a fast-paced environment, taking on multiple projects and responsibilities while maintaining a high level of inspiration and organization.

Benefits

• You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme and 401k retirement plan.
• Have peace of mind with our healthcare, vision and dental insurance, plus short and long-term disability and life cover.
• Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.
• Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to Jellyfish Learn.
• Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers.