Design Director Job at Healthybaby in New York

HealthyBaby is a mission-driven baby care brand dedicated to protecting and enriching the full potential of every child. We're a fast-growing, well-capitalized startup seeking to expand our team with world-class talent! healthynest is proud to be a b-corp.

We've partnered with the world's leading experts to provide parents with all of the products, information, and support they need to raise more connected babies in a biologically safe and toxin-free environment.

We are led by Shazi Visram, an entrepreneur and mother committed to bettering the world through business that is socially, financially, and environmentally enlightened. Shazi is the Founder and ChairMom of Happy Family Brands, which she led to become the #1 organic baby food company in the US before successfully exiting.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Design Director to ensure products and experiences are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality. In addition to communicating the company's creative vision to design teams and stakeholders, you'll be responsible for supervising the entire design process and all-important technical decisions.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION

Key Responsibilities

1. Establish artistic strategy, budgets, and schedules for key project design.
2. Oversee design projects from start to finish, monitoring the team to ensure they adhere to budget and timeline constraints.
3. Ensure that all of the organization’s creative output/visuals are consistent with the overall brand messaging.
4. Motivate and influence the design team to attain excellence in performance by providing key ideas, methods, and brand positioning.
5. Pitch creative ideas that align with overall company vision and communicate project outlines to members of the design team.
6. Create storyboards and mockups for visualization of completed projects.
7. Stay current with design trends, techniques, and processes; seek out and recommend new standard methodologies.
8. Work cross-functionally to analyze market research to create more effective designs and ensure projects are profitable.

Key Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 5 years of managerial or senior-level design experience on an in-house or agency team.
2. Strong creativity skills and the vision to turn briefs into creative projects.
3. In-depth knowledge of graphic design, CAD tools, and various web-related technologies.
4. Excellent leadership, organization, and analytical skills.
5. Extensive experience in managing multiple projects and various digital assets simultaneously.
6. Good collaboration and communication skills.
7. Great time management and multitasking skills.
8. Ability to resolve complex design and communication issues.

Who You Are:

1. You are a creative thinker and strong operator who can build a big-picture strategy that aligns with the company vision while being able to execute excellently.
2. You have a growth mindset and can break down barriers and problem-solve creatively.
3. You have an analytical mind that can determine what worked or what didn’t by reviewing data.
4. You have a one-team mentality and can work collaboratively to achieve the company’s goals.
5. You are self-disciplined and motivated in an unstructured environment that requires flexibility, creativity, and humble hustle.
6. You have a passion for children’s health and wellness.

Hiring Philosophy

HealthyBaby is an equal opportunity employer, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe in creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. We welcome all qualified applicants who want to join our mission to create a better future for our children with open arms.

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