Design Director

Were a team of makers and dreamers turning strategic ideas into flawless retail executions. We collaborate closely with our clients to elevate the expected and embrace the new the next and the complex.

Nothing is impossible If you can shop it we can do it.

Design Directors are senior creative leaders responsible forleading the craft and overall design intent for the creative teams. They translate ideas into strong design direction guide teams through design and ensure ideas are elevated cohesive and effective across channels.

DDs own the design output and overall craft of the work partnering closely with CDs to align design vision to the broader idea and client goals. They are accountable for the quality of the work and the overall design aesthetic ensuring nothing is released that doesnt meet the highest bar of craft and quality.

Business

• Owns the business impact of creative decisionsdriving revenue brand growth and client trust (in partnership with VP leadership)
• Leads senior client relationships as a trusted creative partner across disciplines
• Owns and grows major scopes of work identifying opportunities to expand impact and business
• Holds teams accountable for delivering work that performs against business goals
• Connects creative ambition to strategy timelines and business realities

Work

• Defines the visual direction ensuring design is strategically aligned distinctive and executable.
• Shapes design thinking early to align teams around a clear visual vision.
• Makes clear design decisions when direction or execution lacks clarity.

• Makes final design decisions on high-impact work ensuring alignment to creative vision and craft excellence.
• Elevates the quality consistency and cohesion of design across every touchpoint.
• Establishes and protects standards for typography composition color motion and visual storytelling
• Pushes work beyond expectations while grounding it in brand platform and audience needs.

• Partners closely with Creative Directors ACDs and cross-functional teams.
• Empowers ACDs and senior designers through clear direction feedback and coaching.
• Removes obstacles so teams can focus on delivering their best work.

• Leads design critiques creative reviews and high-impact client presentations.
• Owns the visual narrative in executive client and internal leadership forums.
• Shapes presentation materials and visual stories that inspire confidence and buy-in.

• Applies AI emerging technology and modern design tools to improve creative quality and speed.
• Encourages innovation while maintaining uncompromising standards of craft.
• Makes final design decisions ensuring every deliverable meets the highest standard of design excellence.

People

• Develops ACDs and senior creatives into confident leaders through coaching feedback and real responsibility
• Sets clear expectations for creative quality ownership and decision-making
• Creates opportunities for team members to grow through stretch assignments and cross-functional exposure
• Holds teams accountable while creating an environment where they can succeed
• Advocates for talent growth recognition and promotion in partnership with leadership

Success Looks Like

• High-quality commerce design that deliver real results for clients and brands
• Strong motivated teams producing consistent design excellence
• Trusted client relationships and strong partnerships across creative cross-functional and inter-agency teams
• Design output that drives momentum impact
  and business growth
• Sought out to help drive new business wins and growth through trusted design leadership and partnership with CD/VP leadership

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things we offer powerful best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation Annual Sick Days Volunteer Days Holiday and Identity days and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible working arrangements
Work Your World Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees are reviewed on an annual basis and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance transportation and parking benefits legal benefits pet insurance and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits.

Saatchi & Saatchi X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race color ethnicity religion creed sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions national origin ancestry citizenship status age disability medical condition as defined by applicable state law genetic information marital status military service and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances.

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