Design Director

At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts creative minds and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo reinvent media activation and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

We are hiring a Design Director who is accomplished in graphic design with experience creating compelling content and advertising assets for multiple channels including social display and CRM for some of the worlds best known brands. Youll be hands-on yourself but also lead a team of multi-discipline designers across our global offices. We are looking for a leader with the ability to bring organization and inspiration across the team and excels in collaborative environments and has an excellent track record leading a team of designers to excel in their work. You will also use AI tools like Pencil Pro to refine workflows and increase delivery at scale.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple design projects and deliver assets while maintaining a high standard and quality.

• Familiar with high-volume static and video delivery QC processes.

• Use your creative vision and technical expertise will help shape the aesthetic of on-point on-trend content spanning all social media platforms - and beyond.

• Deliver design assets across digital and social content along with any given touch point including OOH mock-ups and deck design stand-out templates to more visually conceptual design explorations

• Conceptualize and communicate a narrative behind a design or motion design concept.

• Demonstrate use cases with generative AI technology.

• Manage design assets and oversee a templated approach for eg. localization.

• Lead the charge in bringing visual excellence and design flair across a range of projects static and motion.

• Support and guide designers as they manage varied and simultaneous work streams.

• Lead by example by bringing ideas to life across multiple projects according to each timeline.

• Keep up to date on the latest trends in design technology

• Communicate and share ideas while receiving feedback aiming to rally a team and personally produce the best work that resonates with diverse audiences.

• Execute delivery of high-quality design of your own whilst also leading and inspiring a team of diverse designers to create exceptional work.

• Lead a team and support individual designers to provide a range of design solutions not only on brief but beyond it.

• Present and convey your design ideas to your team and clients.

• Take onboard constructive criticism and evolve design solutions to ensure progress

Qualifications:

• 9 years of experience creating both digital assets with the desire to keep evolving.

• English proficiency

• Well versed in display/social media assets and editing existing visual assets.

• Proficient across the Adobe Suite (Photoshop Illustrator) and Figma. 3D experience a bonus ex. Blender or After Effects.

• Experience creating digital / social assets for notable global clients.

• Experience with generative AI technology.

• Experience following a clear brief from the creative team and ensuring your team of designers do the same.

• Passionate about design art and culture.

• Brand knowledgeable; you know when to add their style but can design within the right boundaries.

• An overall team player who understands the busy nature of working within an agency.

• Leadership/team management experience respectful and collaborative approach.

Note: We emphasise skills expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth celebrate your contributions and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

Savings fund: Youll save 5% of your monthly income and Jellyfish will contribute the same amount you save to your savings fund.

Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

Growth Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to Jellyfish Learn.

Health Insurance: We provide a private health insurance policy that includes visual and dental plan coverage.

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