Director, Design

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Design to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This leader will guide a global design organization that supports modern marketing needs across the business. The role will balance creative excellence with operational discipline, helping shape how design is delivered, scaled, and measured. It is a strategic leadership position with influence on workforce planning, creative operations, and the evolution of tools and capabilities, including AI-enabled workflows.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $164,800 – $247,200 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary design team, fostering creativity and collaboration.
• Translate brand strategy into scalable design solutions across various channels.
• Coach designers at all levels, establishing career pathways and development plans.
• Identify capability gaps and develop skills in emerging design disciplines.
• Adopt AI tools to enhance creative productivity and maintain quality standards.
• Oversee creative operations, including resource allocation and project delivery.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align creative strategies with business priorities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in design or related fields, with 10+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams and develop talent.
• Strong track record in building high-performing teams and evolving organizational capabilities.
• Experience in leading teams through transformation in corporate or agency environments.
• Expertise in design principles, visual communication, and creative strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in creative operations and workflow management.
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools and emerging technologies.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape a global design organization and influence creative evolution.
• Build and develop a high-performing design team and future leaders.
• Lead the adoption of AI and emerging technologies in creative workflows.
• Influence workforce strategy and future skills of the design function.
• Strategic role partnering with senior leadership across the organization.
• Balance creative excellence with operational efficiency and measurable impact.
• Modernize design practices and tools to meet evolving marketing needs.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.