the Ladders
Design Director
the Ladders, New York, NY
We are seeking a Design Director to aid in the development and delivery of creative projects on behalf of our clients.
Working into Sport & Entertainment's Executive Creative Director, this individual will lead design and visual development across all creative projects, from pitch through to execution.
This will include but is not limited to deck development, creating campaign identities, hero asset development, sell-in comps, and much more, across both external and internal initiatives. Lastly, the Design Director will be responsible for overseeing design portion of studio itself, managing the briefing process, billing, and other managerial duties.
New York City-based, with occasional travel for client pitching, shoots and campaign production.
ABOUT YOU
You could be great if you...
... are a conceptual thinker who uses art direction and design as your medium. This is about design as both science and art. Yes, we are looking for someone who can bring concepts to life visually, holistically, starting with the raw concept and molding the idea's visual identity so that it is creatively unique, suits the concept's narrative, and responds to strategic prompts captured in the brief.
... possess an encyclopaedic knowledge of visual and cultural references to help inspire thinking and communicate concepts. You must also be well- versed on industry-leading or innovating creators of past and present - both as a means to inspire creative references and as potential collaborative partners on campaigns. As a student of culture, you're always building on this knowledge base, mining the relevant spaces for references.
... are unafraid to design for assets for most, if not all mediums. Assets may include, but are not limited to, graphic assets, photoshoots, posters, film credits, print / zines, digital layouts / lookbooks, microsites, experiential elements, invites, presentations, social content, and much more. Every campaign is different here as we strive to stay ahead of the creative curve. We welcome new challenges - this should excite you as much as it does us!
... are driven by ambition and vision. we are a small team working with some of the world's most exciting brands. We have the opportunity to shape them as we believe best. As a result, we are a team of highly proactive creative individuals who seek out ideas and opportunities rather than waiting for briefs, and we seek similarly-minded individuals across all agency positions.
... have the managerial experience to run the design section of the creative studio from a business standpoint, as well as oversee junior designers and freelancers as needed.
... above all, you must be an exceptional and conceptual designer, capable of elevating existing concepts through powerful and unique typography and graphic design, while also leveraging your knowledge of design and art direction to generate new ones.
WHAT YOU BRING (Experience and Skills)
WHAT YOU GET
ABOUT US
M&C Saatchi is a full-service creative communications agency operating across lifestyle, sport, entertainment, fashion, technology, culinary and spirits. We specialize in campaigns that are disseminated through earned media, relying on creativity, strategy and cultural relevance to infiltrate consumer circles in lieu of paid spends (although we do create paid assets on occasion). The agency is responsible for executing creative campaigns from ideation through to design, production and execution. Our creative studio delivers output that includes still, video, print, experiential, and many more. Our clients include The Coca-Cola Company, Red Bull, PUMA, Adidas, Oakley, Busch Light, Hendrick's, Glenfiddich, Powerade, BODYARMOR, The New York Times, among many others.
ABOUT M&C SAATCHI GROUP
M&C Saatchi Group is a creative solutions company that connects specialist expertise, fuelled by data, technology, and culture, to help clients navigate, create, and lead meaningful change. The Group operates across five core divisions: Connected Creativity; Passion Marketing; Global & Social Issues; Brand, Experience & Innovation; and Performance Media. Headquartered in London, operations span 23 countries with major hubs in the UK, Europe, US, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Australia. M&C Saatchi Group's two principles, Diversity of Thought and Brutal Simplicity of Thought, guide how they build teams and solve problems.
M&C Saatchi Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on talent and capability, without regard for any personal characteristics.
All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Group company M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment NA Locations New York (S&ENA) Remote status Hybrid Remote
Working into Sport & Entertainment's Executive Creative Director, this individual will lead design and visual development across all creative projects, from pitch through to execution.
This will include but is not limited to deck development, creating campaign identities, hero asset development, sell-in comps, and much more, across both external and internal initiatives. Lastly, the Design Director will be responsible for overseeing design portion of studio itself, managing the briefing process, billing, and other managerial duties.
New York City-based, with occasional travel for client pitching, shoots and campaign production.
ABOUT YOU
You could be great if you...
... are a conceptual thinker who uses art direction and design as your medium. This is about design as both science and art. Yes, we are looking for someone who can bring concepts to life visually, holistically, starting with the raw concept and molding the idea's visual identity so that it is creatively unique, suits the concept's narrative, and responds to strategic prompts captured in the brief.
... possess an encyclopaedic knowledge of visual and cultural references to help inspire thinking and communicate concepts. You must also be well- versed on industry-leading or innovating creators of past and present - both as a means to inspire creative references and as potential collaborative partners on campaigns. As a student of culture, you're always building on this knowledge base, mining the relevant spaces for references.
... are unafraid to design for assets for most, if not all mediums. Assets may include, but are not limited to, graphic assets, photoshoots, posters, film credits, print / zines, digital layouts / lookbooks, microsites, experiential elements, invites, presentations, social content, and much more. Every campaign is different here as we strive to stay ahead of the creative curve. We welcome new challenges - this should excite you as much as it does us!
... are driven by ambition and vision. we are a small team working with some of the world's most exciting brands. We have the opportunity to shape them as we believe best. As a result, we are a team of highly proactive creative individuals who seek out ideas and opportunities rather than waiting for briefs, and we seek similarly-minded individuals across all agency positions.
... have the managerial experience to run the design section of the creative studio from a business standpoint, as well as oversee junior designers and freelancers as needed.
... above all, you must be an exceptional and conceptual designer, capable of elevating existing concepts through powerful and unique typography and graphic design, while also leveraging your knowledge of design and art direction to generate new ones.
WHAT YOU BRING (Experience and Skills)
- Previous experience in design and art direction in a similar business
- Design-relevant college degree is preferred
- Expertise in all relevant design software (Adobe Suite)
- Other creative / software experience is welcome, such film / photo editing, animation, web development, UX / UI, etc.
WHAT YOU GET
- All employees receive up to 100% Coverage for Health Insurance: 50% Coverage for Dental
- Friday hours end at 3PM ET (all year round) and drop down to 1PM Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day 401K matches up to 3% from Employer
- In addition to 10 days' Vacation, Employee receives the following annually: 1 Volunteer Day, 5 Sick Days, 3 Mental Health Days (1 of which all staff takes together annually on , or around May 2)
- Closed on all major holidays and over Christmas break Quarterly Mental Health and DEI Programming and Workshops
- Line Managers - Every Employee receives a mentor in the form of a Line Manager that is outside of their accounts
- Salary range is $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
ABOUT US
M&C Saatchi is a full-service creative communications agency operating across lifestyle, sport, entertainment, fashion, technology, culinary and spirits. We specialize in campaigns that are disseminated through earned media, relying on creativity, strategy and cultural relevance to infiltrate consumer circles in lieu of paid spends (although we do create paid assets on occasion). The agency is responsible for executing creative campaigns from ideation through to design, production and execution. Our creative studio delivers output that includes still, video, print, experiential, and many more. Our clients include The Coca-Cola Company, Red Bull, PUMA, Adidas, Oakley, Busch Light, Hendrick's, Glenfiddich, Powerade, BODYARMOR, The New York Times, among many others.
ABOUT M&C SAATCHI GROUP
M&C Saatchi Group is a creative solutions company that connects specialist expertise, fuelled by data, technology, and culture, to help clients navigate, create, and lead meaningful change. The Group operates across five core divisions: Connected Creativity; Passion Marketing; Global & Social Issues; Brand, Experience & Innovation; and Performance Media. Headquartered in London, operations span 23 countries with major hubs in the UK, Europe, US, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Australia. M&C Saatchi Group's two principles, Diversity of Thought and Brutal Simplicity of Thought, guide how they build teams and solve problems.
M&C Saatchi Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on talent and capability, without regard for any personal characteristics.
All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
#LI-JM1
Group company M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment NA Locations New York (S&ENA) Remote status Hybrid Remote