Design Director

Overview

Job Title:  Creative Director
Client Location:  East Coast
Starting:  09/30/2024

Salary/Pay Rate:  $60-$70hr
Firm, non-negotiable:  No
Hours:  Full-time
Duration:  6 plus months
 

Job Description:

Our awesome client, an experience marketing agency  specializing in event marketing and brand marketing is looking for a killer Design Director to lead their team during a 6 + month project!! As a Design Director, you will direct in planning, advertising, supervising the creative process, and guiding the team that works under you. The creative team includes, creative directors, art directors, and designers. We are looking for individuals that want to generate big, brave, bold creative ideas and help direct how those ideas come to life!

Client facing role helping establishing look and feel for key event-wide workstreams

Leading Wayfinding, brand graphics, digital graphics, customer stories, and staff attire

Establish 2D design direction based on brand guidance, translating what is not defined by the brand team

Review all key 2D work to insure it is up to standards prior to being reviewed by brand team

Assist with design/layout of key creative elements

Responsible for keeping decks for their workstreams up to date

 

• Understand client needs and artistic concepts developed by creative directors.
• Develop design strategies for physical and digital products. 
• Align clients, creative teams and other stakeholders behind product design vision. 
• Lead teams of graphic designers, copywriters and other creative personnel. 
• Ensure high-quality products are crafted on time and within budget.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities of the Design Director

• Meet with clients to determine their goals and ideas for certain projects.
• Share ideas with clients and creative teams, employing storyboards, mockups and other elements for visualizing concepts. 
• Meet with creative director, art director and other upper-level creative personnel to align on visions for projects. 
• Approve artwork and design decisions by graphic designers, copywriters and other creative team members. 
• Reassess timelines and budget limits, making adjustments when needed.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $60 to $70 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.

About Aquent Talent Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

• Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.