Design Director Job at Creative People in New York
Creative People - New York, NY, United States, 10261
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Overview
Job Title: Design Director
Location: NYC *in office 5x a week* open to offering relocation for the right candidate
Company Industry: Series B; fintech; real estate [payments and loyalty platform that enables consumers to earn rewards]
Salary: $150k - $200k *pending experience*
Must-Have Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in visual and creative design, with a strong foundation in web and product design; solid knowledge of product design, particularly app-based or digital product environments.
- A high level of visual craft, with a portfolio that demonstrates polished, detail-oriented work.
- Excitement to be hands-on in the craft - this is an executional design role, not just directional - and comfort operating as an IC.
- Design experience at a B2B, B2C, SaaS, or consumer tech startup.
These are *must-have* requirements to be considered for the role. If you don't have experience in the above, please refrain from applying to this specific role.
Job Description:
The Role
We are looking for a Design Director with 5+ years of experience to shape visually compelling and brand-driven experiences. This role will own the Brand Marketing and Benefits Marketing teams and requires a strong blend of visual and creative design expertise within a product design context.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the design efforts within the Brand Marketing & Benefits Marketing teams.
- Craft high-quality, visually compelling designs that elevate the brand’s digital presence.
- Design and iterate on marketing-focused products and websites with a strong emphasis on aesthetics and storytelling.
- Collaborate closely with key stakeholders, bridging the gap between product and brand/creative teams.
- Maintain and enhance design consistency while pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.
- Use Figma (or other relevant tools) to craft immersive storytelling experiences, incorporating motion and interaction design to enhance user engagement.
What We’re Looking For
- 6+ years of experience in visual and creative design, with a strong foundation in web and product design.
- Expertise in Figma and designing visually driven digital products and websites.
- Experience working with web design tools such as Framer or Webflow.
- Strong visual craft and brand sense, with the ability to tell compelling design stories.
- Experience working on cross-functional teams, especially with marketing, brand, and creative partners.
- A keen eye for detail, typography, color, and composition to create engaging user experiences.
- Motion design or animation skills to enhance brand storytelling.
Nice to Have
- Experience in branding, digital marketing, or creative direction.
- Basic understanding of front-end development (HTML, CSS, JS) to support implementation.
Why Join Us?
- Work on high-impact brand and marketing initiatives that reach millions of users.
- Collaborate with experienced designers, engineers, and brand strategists.
- Make a significant impact on our brand and its marketing experiences.
Please note: We are only considering candidates who are comfortable with our in-office work policy, which requires being in the NYC office five times a week.