Design Director

Design Director

The Design Director is a hands-on design leader who turns complex business and customer needs into clear, compelling creative work. You'll partner closely with Strategy, Account, Creative, and Production, to deliver high-quality work that meets brand standards.

You will flex both your leadership and execution skills, leading projects through each step of the design process from concepting through final execution, all while remaining deeply involved in the craft.

PLEASE NOTE:

Preference will be given to candidates who are local to the Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, or Miami metros and willing to commit to a hybrid schedule of 4 days/week on average. Highly qualified candidates living in other markets may also be considered.

Lead design from early concepts through final delivery, staying hands-on throughout

Lead the design vision for internal communications, including presentations, announcements, culture moments, leadership messaging, and company-wide storytelling.

Oversee quick-turn social content, including same-day creative needs, rapid response assets, and high-volume short-form design.

Build and maintain a design ecosystem that ensures consistency, clarity, and scalability across all internal and social touchpoints.

Collaborate early with cross-functional partners to ensure design is built in from the start

Own design quality across brand, digital, and campaign work, using design systems and guidelines

Design alongside your team, giving clear, practical feedback and direction

Balance multiple projects with speed, rigor, and strong attention to detail

Present work confidently to senior stakeholders, clearly explaining design decisions

Treat the brief as a starting point and push toward smarter, more distinctive solutions

Create a supportive, inclusive environment where good ideas can come from anywhere

8+ years of hands-on design experience (agency, in-house, or both) at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Expertise in social content design, rapid-turn creative workflows, and internal communications.

Strong foundation in design systems, typography, layout, color, and accessibility

Expert in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite; comfortable working within brand guidelines

Motion design and/or 3D experience is a plus

AI tool/Workflow experience is a plus

A portfolio that shows strong craft, clear thinking, and problem-solving

High standards, sharp attention to detail, and genuine passion for the work

*** Please include resume with portfolio link***

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources.

Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:
Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance Tuition Assistance Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more Matching Gifts programs Flexible working arrangements 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility) Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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