Creative Director

SUMMARYDI exists to relieve the world of mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our people make the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment each day.

Reporting directly to the assigned Executive Creative Director, the Creative Director works closely with clients to create an original idea during the ideation process. Applying their expert knowledge of design processes, trends, and materials, combined with research, this role will contribute by problem solving and presenting the right solution for each unique client. The CD Is an essential leader and role model with the Creative Studio leaders.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to:

Lead, support and contribute to the project team's executed design solution and deliverable for assigned projects

Defines and holds project teams accountable for executing and delivering quality solutions efficiently within project deadlines, ensuring direction and feedback from project leadership is incorporated

Leads client presentations and communications and ensures presentation meets DI standards before client meetingsQA/QC solutions throughout a variety of Design Phases:
Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction Documentation Provide leadership to project teams, sets project-based expectation and requirements around design fidelity as it pertains to the Design phases:
Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction Documentation Consistently ensures deadlines are being met and the work is within client expectations

Interface directly with outside team counterparts and internal departments to identify issues, track those issues and collectively develop solutions

Consistently and proactively exudes a “go where needed’ attitude and outlook on role Actively develop project plans while considering available resources and project budgets

Ability to maintain a flexible travel schedule and to travel on short notice based on project and client needs

Steward and manages process improvements and best practices within the department

Articulates and shares information and knowledge as a DI subject matter expert

Champions, mentors, and supports the success of Creative Studio team members

Provides leadership, guidance, and development to direct reports and documents performance expectations and challenges as needed

Holds weekly one-on-one touch base with direct reports to review project assignments, status and any areas of concernKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIESDemonstrate a strong proficiency with design programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Sketchup), research skills (for storytelling) and digital or hand sketching abilities in order to convey design concepts

Consistently shares their skills and knowledge to support their direct reports and the Creative Studio team members

Ability to give direction and constructive critique and document situations as needed

Is consistently and proactively an exemplary team player and role model

Consistently provides leadership in the midst of adversity

Maintains quality control of design documents by all Creative Studio team members

Consistently demonstrates development of personal time management and multi-tasking skills and provides direction and assistance to team members to do the same Demonstrates independent thinking, solutions and autonomy with day-to-day tasks, and project assignments

Possess a knowledge of material and fabrication methods relevant to design

Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management, including managing and mentoring multiple project teams

Experience with business development, estimating, writing proposals and creative briefs

Actively contributes to recruiting and team development for Creative Studio in collaboration with designated People Team members

Champion and contribute to Creative Studio vision plansEDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.F.A) in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, or related field

At least 10 years’ experience in an environmental or branded environments design role required with proven leadership skills

Excellent time management skills and critical attention to detail at all times

Proven written and verbal communication skills with clients and team members, including delivery of constructive feedback as needed

Sound judgement, business sensibility, and discretion required PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawl

The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Employee must be able to talk and hearWORK…