Design Director
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$ 160000 - 240000
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We are champions of positive dissatisfaction.
Dissatisfied with the way its always been
with handcuffs and limits and rules
with insights that arent insightful
and with creative that doesnt make you feel.
We believe dissatisfaction is the mother of reinvention.
Thats why our mascot is the octopus.
Its the only organism on the planet that routinely edits its own genetic material
to adapt innovate and thrive.
It outsmarts the competition by constantly changing.
It reinvents repeats reinvents repeats.
And so do we.
In a world where the most innovative brands grow faster than the competition
we are pound for pound the most effective agency in the world. Eleven years running.
MullenLowe: Always Be a Challenger.
At MullenLowe we believe great minds dont think alike. They challenge disrupt and push boundaries to create work that delivers real impact. We champion those who defy expectations and think beyond conventions to shape our clients brands and drive their business forward. Our expertise and perspectives are varied but were united in our mission to use creativity to solve tomorrows problems in new ways.
Position Overview:
Design Directors at MullenLowe are masters of their craft strategists in their thinking and leaders in their approach. They thrive in multidisciplinary design seamlessly blending brand digital motion and experiential work to drive impactful creative solutions. They draw inspiration from greats like Paula Scher Tibor Kalman and Charles & Ray Eames while embracing the modern chaos of David Carson and the clarity of Edward Tufte.
More than accomplished designers Design Directors are autonomous leaders who own projects from conception to always guided by the Heads of Design. They lead client relationships with confidence aligning expectations navigating challenging conversations and championing the creative vision. They collaborate with thirdparty vendors ensuring quality efficiency and seamless integration. They are also dedicated mentors developing the next generation of design talent fostering a culture of curiosity and pushing teams to elevate the work.
This is both a strategic and handson role. Design Directors are just as comfortable defining highlevel creative direction as they are rolling up their sleeves and refining the details.
Responsibilities:
Creative Leadership &
- Lead and overseethe creative vision and across multiple projects ensuring work is innovative strategic and aligned with client goals.
- Maintainhigh design standards fostering fresh thinking and breakthrough creative solutions.
- Stay at the forefront ofdesign trends tools and emerging technologiesto push the agencys creative output forward.
- Ensure design work ison strategy on time and on budget while managing expectations with internal and external stakeholders.
Client & Vendor Engagement
- Serve as atrusted advisorto clients leading presentations and discussions with confidence and clarity.
- Navigatechallenging conversations setting expectations while advocating for the integrity of the work.
- Manage relationships withthirdparty vendorsand partners ensuring smooth collaboration production quality and cost efficiency.
- Contribute tonew business development shaping pitch strategies and creative approaches.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Supervise and mentorjunior to midlevel designers providing feedback career guidance and professional development.
- Foster aculture of collaboration and continuous learning ensuring that all team members feel supported and challenged.
- Conductregular checkins performance reviews and growth planning with direct reports.
- Collaborate closely with other department leads to align talent with the right projects and optimize team performance.
Strategic & Operational Contributions
- Drivedepartmentwide initiatives setting quality standards and identifying longterm opportunities for innovation.
- Provideoperational insightsthat enhance workflow efficiency department productivity and profitability.
- Partner with crossfunctional teams to ensure the seamless integration of design withstrategy copywriting and technology.
Qualifications:
- Astrong portfolioshowcasing impactful highcaliber work across branding digital experiential and integrated design projects.
- Proven experience leadingtoptier brand workin an agency or inhouse creative environment.
- Expertise ingraphic design typography UX/UI motion and/or environmental design.
- Strongcreative referencesthat speak to both leadership and handson .
Soft Skills:
- Exceptionalcommunication and presentation skills able to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Confidence inclient relationship management with experience handling executivelevel conversations.
- Adaptability and resilience in the face ofhighpressure situations and shifting priorities.
- A passion for mentoring and fosteringa positive creative and inclusive team culture.
At MullenLowe were looking fororiginal thinkerspeople who push boundaries challenge norms and bring ideas to life in unexpected ways. If that sounds like you check doubt at the door and apply.
The salary range for this position is $160$190K. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on among other factors actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employees/applicants background pertinent experience and qualifications.
The salary range for this position is below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on among other factors actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employees/applicants background pertinent experience and qualifications.
Salary Range
$160000 $240000 USD
The work is never perfect so how could we ask that of our applicants What wedoseek out at MullenLowe are original thinkers with a thing for unconventional ideas that solve tomorrows big problems. Is that you Check doubt at the door and apply for the roles that will excite and challenge you in new ways.
EEOC Statement:
At MullenLowe U.S. we believe openness is fundamental to creativity. Were open to different approaches perspectives and ways of thinking that come from working with people from diverse cultures ethnicities and sexual orientations and we dont believe we can get to the best place creatively without them. We strongly encourage women; Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals; LGBTQ individuals; people with disabilities; people of all ages and religion; members of ethnic minorities; foreignborn residents; and veterans to apply.
We do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race religion color national origin disability gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
You must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this role.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Work is regularly performed in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability please send an email to: please include your location in the subject line of your email (BOS NY LA WNS)
MullenLowe is an EEO/AA M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
MullenLowe participates in EVerify.
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