Design Director

Design Director

Location:

Atlanta

High Lantern Group (HLG) is a strategic positioning and reputation management consultancy focused on developing early‑stage strategy and communications for some of the most iconic brands and dozens of notable public and private organizations.

We are seeking a talented and hands‑on Design Director to join our team in Atlanta. In this role, the Design Director will execute design on behalf of HLG and its clients and oversee creative vision and branding for the firm.

This role will play a vital part in the design and production of client‑facing communications materials ranging from narrative decks and white papers to infographics and brand assets as well as support internal marketing and business development initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5-9 years of design experience, including time at a leading creative agency and/or in‑house with a brand focused firm, and is eager to roll up their sleeves and grow with a fast‑paced, collaborative team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a designer who is passionate about visual storytelling, thrives on creating polished, professional materials, and wants to help shape a growing practice area within a boutique consultancy.

• Develop materials that support client communications strategies across a range of industries and project types
• Design and produce high‑quality visual communications, including PowerPoint decks, white papers, infographics, and marketing collateral
• Oversee creative vision and branding for HLG, while collaborating closely with the Director leading marketing efforts
• Support the development and refinement of internal firm collateral, including service offering one‑pagers, marketing content, and branded templates
• Work across the firm to support a variety of design needs from multiple client‑facing teams
• Manage HLG’s design Independent Contractors (ICs)

• 5-9 years of relevant design experience, including time at a creative agency or in‑house with a major brand
• Ability to translate strategy into compelling visual communications to support client goals
• Strong layout, production, and visual storytelling skills across formats and channels
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), PowerPoint, and basic web/brand design principles
• Experience developing and producing both digital and print‑ready materials
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable working independently, yet highly collaborative in a team environment
• Eagerness to grow with and contribute to a high‑performance, entrepreneurial firm

• This role is based in the Atlanta office; in‑office presence is required Tuesday through Thursday
• Candidates must submit a design portfolio along with their resume to be considered

High Lantern Group works with clients at the intersection of business strategy, communications, and marketing to enhance reputation and create value. With offices in Asheville, Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., High Lantern Group has developed a strong base of existing clients that includes many of the most prominent brands, organizations and individuals.

The High Lantern Group team is differentiated by:

• High performers who are committed to excellence;
• Many decades of combined experience at the highest levels of corporate communications, marketing, and business strategy;
• An emphasis on strategy, but differentiated by execution.

High Lantern Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HLG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

High Lantern Group recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third‑party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to HLG or any employee or owner of HLG without a pre‑existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission with be considered HLG’s property and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search;

otherwise, unsolicited, and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered HLG’s property and free of fees.