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Design Director (Branding & Design Agency)

Design Director (Branding & Design Agency)

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Managing Director – US & Canada | Executive Search for Sports, Outdoor & Fashion Industries

Design Director

Full-time | Based in Chicago Office

Salary up to $130k + benefits

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Design Director to join the Chicago team. This is a senior creative leadership role for someone who combines strategic thinking, creative excellence, and team mentorship with a strong design sensibility. You will lead high-profile branding projects from concept to execution and help shape the creative culture of the studio.

As Design Director, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams - strategy, client services, copy, and production to ensure we consistently deliver exceptional, strategically grounded creative work. You’ll also play a key role in client relationships and support new business efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction and execution of branding and design projects across a wide range of clients
• Manage and mentor a team of designers, supporting their growth and ensuring high-quality output
• Present work clearly and confidently to clients, articulating the strategic and creative rationale behind decisions
• Collaborate with strategists and account leads to develop insight-driven, brand-building creative solutions
• Identify creative opportunities for client growth and agency development
• Maintain strong alignment and collaboration with global creative teams to ensure consistency and share best practices

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in branding and design, preferably with exposure to CPG, lifestyle, or consumer brands
• A portfolio demonstrating conceptual strength, executional excellence, and versatility across brand identity systems
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary creative teams and manage complex projects
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both internally and externally
• Deep understanding of design systems, visual storytelling, and brand architecture
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other relevant design tools
• Experience in motion, digital, or 3D is a plus, but not required

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• A supportive, collaborative, and creatively ambitious work environment
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing US studio with global reach

Interested? Apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Strategy/Planning, and Advertising

• Industries

  Design Services, Advertising Services, and Marketing Services

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