160over90
Design Director Job at 160over90 in New York
160over90, New York, NY, United States, 10261
Who We Are:
160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90's cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90's expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more. We represent culture. (B)ring (You)rs. At 160over90, we invite you to be the most authentic version of yourself. No matter where you come from or what you look like, you can be your full self here. Our work reaches diverse communities around the globe. So, it's important to us that our team reflects the full spectrum of voices, values, and perspectives of the audiences we're looking to reach through our work. Just as we're obsessed with our clients, their businesses, and the work we do, we're even more obsessed with the team bringing it to life. Each day we are actively investing to ensure our people feel seen, heard, and appreciated. No matter where they are, who they are, and what they believe in, 160over90 is the throughline to infuse a culture rooted in acceptance and belonging.
Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.
Who We Are
160over90 is a cultural marketing agency fueled by a passion to create, connect, and move culture forward. We sit within the heart of the Endeavor network at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion. With a history of elevating brands through award-winning work, we believe in the power of a great idea, design, and the impact of a well-told story. Our ethos is built around appreciating the value of others, being serially curious, always giving a damn, embracing action, and continually striving to wow.
The Role and What You'll Do:
As a Design Lead, you have a keen understanding of the specific design demands of traditional, experiential and digital media; you will create the innovative and memorable cross-channel work that continues to make our agency, and the brands we work for, stand out and be talked about in the industry and around the proverbial water cooler. You get excited by not just making great work but by making great work that actually works. You inspire that great work in all that work under you. You lead by example in the creation of breakthrough design that help clients make their dent in culture and get our agency talked about.
This position requires a passionate and talented Design Director who will lead daily design across a wide variety of creative. You obsess over kerning, are fascinated by color theory, likely have a favorite font, and geek out over composition. You are also a design athlete, and have created campaigns across a variety of platforms including identity design, social, digital, print, OOH and more (motion design a plus) throughout your career.
You're the kind of person who gets excited and inspired by making things. You lead with fearless creativity, but are also not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get work done. You absorb design from everywhere, sharing current design best in class examples and trends to inspire those on your team. You have master level technical knowledge of the newest platforms and programs, helping grow and better the team to deliver quality work in a time-crunch. You have a knack for storytelling and presenting design in a way that makes people fall in love. You multitask running several projects at time, tackling pitches and building business from within. Additionally, you're collaborative, organized, and accountable, giving proper attention to the detail of your craft as well as bringing your teammates along in the process. You set the example for all others to follow. You inspire those under you to step up and bring their very best designs forward each and every time. Most of all, we're looking for a genuinely good human being who we love working with.
Why 160over90
1. Cultural Marketing at the Forefront: Unlike traditional agencies, 160over90 is deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of today's most dynamic sectors, including sports, entertainment, and lifestyle brands. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of culture and marketing, creating work that doesn't just follow trends but shapes them.
2. Global Creative Playground: With offices across the world's cultural hotspots, from NYC to Singapore and London, this role promises a global canvas for creative exploration. Top talents will be drawn to the opportunity of working in a truly international environment, crafting globally resonant campaigns that transcend borders and languages.
3. Innovation and Experimentation: 160over90 thrives on "serial curiosity" and a culture of innovation. This role is tailor-made for those who love to push boundaries, experiment with new ideas, and are not afraid to fail in the pursuit of greatness. The agency fosters a sandbox environment for creative growth.
4. Access to the Endeavor Network: Unique to 160over90 is its deep connection to Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports, and content company. This relationship provides unparalleled access to a cultural universe of properties, celebrities, and events, offering creative resources that are unmatched in the industry.
5. Lead with Purpose and Impact: At 160over90, every project is an opportunity to create something meaningful. This role is not just about leading creative teams; it's about forging stronger human connections, creating shared moments that resonate and elevate. It's an invitation to lead with purpose, making a tangible impact on culture and society.
Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.
Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.
Hiring Range Minimum:
$142,500 annually
Hiring Range Maximum:
$190,000 annually
160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90's cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90's expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more. We represent culture. (B)ring (You)rs. At 160over90, we invite you to be the most authentic version of yourself. No matter where you come from or what you look like, you can be your full self here. Our work reaches diverse communities around the globe. So, it's important to us that our team reflects the full spectrum of voices, values, and perspectives of the audiences we're looking to reach through our work. Just as we're obsessed with our clients, their businesses, and the work we do, we're even more obsessed with the team bringing it to life. Each day we are actively investing to ensure our people feel seen, heard, and appreciated. No matter where they are, who they are, and what they believe in, 160over90 is the throughline to infuse a culture rooted in acceptance and belonging.
Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.
Who We Are
160over90 is a cultural marketing agency fueled by a passion to create, connect, and move culture forward. We sit within the heart of the Endeavor network at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion. With a history of elevating brands through award-winning work, we believe in the power of a great idea, design, and the impact of a well-told story. Our ethos is built around appreciating the value of others, being serially curious, always giving a damn, embracing action, and continually striving to wow.
The Role and What You'll Do:
As a Design Lead, you have a keen understanding of the specific design demands of traditional, experiential and digital media; you will create the innovative and memorable cross-channel work that continues to make our agency, and the brands we work for, stand out and be talked about in the industry and around the proverbial water cooler. You get excited by not just making great work but by making great work that actually works. You inspire that great work in all that work under you. You lead by example in the creation of breakthrough design that help clients make their dent in culture and get our agency talked about.
This position requires a passionate and talented Design Director who will lead daily design across a wide variety of creative. You obsess over kerning, are fascinated by color theory, likely have a favorite font, and geek out over composition. You are also a design athlete, and have created campaigns across a variety of platforms including identity design, social, digital, print, OOH and more (motion design a plus) throughout your career.
You're the kind of person who gets excited and inspired by making things. You lead with fearless creativity, but are also not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get work done. You absorb design from everywhere, sharing current design best in class examples and trends to inspire those on your team. You have master level technical knowledge of the newest platforms and programs, helping grow and better the team to deliver quality work in a time-crunch. You have a knack for storytelling and presenting design in a way that makes people fall in love. You multitask running several projects at time, tackling pitches and building business from within. Additionally, you're collaborative, organized, and accountable, giving proper attention to the detail of your craft as well as bringing your teammates along in the process. You set the example for all others to follow. You inspire those under you to step up and bring their very best designs forward each and every time. Most of all, we're looking for a genuinely good human being who we love working with.
- Self-starter who goes above and beyond, and consistently seeks new ways to elevate the agency's creative product
- Proactively take a lead of the design of outstanding creative, working collaboratively within a cross-disciplinary team and environment (Art Directors, Creative Directors, Assoc. Design Directors, etc.)
- Able to establish design team process and deliver concise and clear feedback to design team in one on one and group team formats
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Ensure consistency and efficacy of design throughout all creative
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers/Creative Directors to build client presentations
- Collaborate closely with Design and Creative team by reviewing work to ensure expectations are being met and adherence to brand guidelines
- Expert level of understanding of fundamental disciplines and design principles such as color, composition, typography, and attention to detail
- Drive awareness of industry and visual design trends (fashion, tech) and industry competitors, sharing with peers and the broader community and leveraging them within the design lifecycle
- Receptive to design feedback and adaptability in creative/design development process
- Excellent interpersonal communications (written and verbal) and design problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management and presentation skills
- Ability to lead multiple projects and tight timelines but also remain extremely detail-oriented
- Successfully advocate for design concepts by confidently presenting to leadership, stakeholders and clients
- Monitor high standards and work collaboratively on new methods and procedures as needed
- Ensure and develop best practice principles in conjunction with wider team
- Consistently communicate with project owners regarding project status and challenges
- Provide technical input and advice on projects as required to achieve high quality
- Adaptable and ability to learn quickly
- Offer input and share design solutions when applicable at creative meetings
- Manage design request workflow by prioritizing projects
- 10+ years of experience within an ad agency or similar setting
- 2+ years experience design team management experience
- Degree in graphic design or similar field
- Digital design portfolio of drool-worthy creative
- The optimism to think bigger, the curiosity to dig deeper, and the passion to do better
- The ability to adapt to new ideas, processes, and business problems with ease and enthusiasm
- A professional attitude and an openness to receiving and giving feedback that commands the respect of colleagues and clients
- Expert level of proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Powerpoint and Google Slides
- Knowledge of AI tools, motion and CGI a plus
- Self-driven, eager to learn and goal-oriented
- Superior sense of type, layout and image composition
- Expert knowledge of design trends and best practices
- Multi-disciplinary craft and cross-platform abilities including design, photography, film, animation and mixed media communication and storytelling
- High level of accountability, motivation and strong time/project management skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects and proactively guide junior design talent in a fast-paced environment while being calm under pressure
- A desire to understand the advertising industry at large; an ability and a desire to adapt to the changing landscape of technology
- Strong work ethic, adaptable to ever-changing hours and demands, with ability to re-focus and develop options for quick changes in projects
- Outstanding organizational and archiving skills
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills- able to navigate and collaborate effectively with teams
Why 160over90
1. Cultural Marketing at the Forefront: Unlike traditional agencies, 160over90 is deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of today's most dynamic sectors, including sports, entertainment, and lifestyle brands. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of culture and marketing, creating work that doesn't just follow trends but shapes them.
2. Global Creative Playground: With offices across the world's cultural hotspots, from NYC to Singapore and London, this role promises a global canvas for creative exploration. Top talents will be drawn to the opportunity of working in a truly international environment, crafting globally resonant campaigns that transcend borders and languages.
3. Innovation and Experimentation: 160over90 thrives on "serial curiosity" and a culture of innovation. This role is tailor-made for those who love to push boundaries, experiment with new ideas, and are not afraid to fail in the pursuit of greatness. The agency fosters a sandbox environment for creative growth.
4. Access to the Endeavor Network: Unique to 160over90 is its deep connection to Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports, and content company. This relationship provides unparalleled access to a cultural universe of properties, celebrities, and events, offering creative resources that are unmatched in the industry.
5. Lead with Purpose and Impact: At 160over90, every project is an opportunity to create something meaningful. This role is not just about leading creative teams; it's about forging stronger human connections, creating shared moments that resonate and elevate. It's an invitation to lead with purpose, making a tangible impact on culture and society.
Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.
Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.
Hiring Range Minimum:
$142,500 annually
Hiring Range Maximum:
$190,000 annually