Design Director (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Design Director in the United States.

In this role, you will lead the creative vision and strategic direction for high-impact, AI-powered design initiatives spanning video generation, experience design, and content systems. You will oversee a team of designers and motion artists, driving innovation in marketing campaigns, internal tools, and brand experiences. Partnering closely with executives, strategists, engineers, and content teams, you will translate bold ideas into immersive, multi-platform experiences. This position offers the opportunity to shape creative culture, mentor a talented team, and deliver technically innovative and emotionally resonant work across a variety of formats and client verticals. Ideal candidates combine hands-on creative excellence with leadership, strategic thinking, and strong client engagement skills.

Accountabilities:

• Define and execute the creative strategy for complex, multi-platform campaigns, presenting and championing ideas to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of senior designers, motion designers, and creative technologists, fostering innovation and professional growth.
• Collaborate with strategy and creative teams to develop concepts from initial briefs through final execution, ensuring strategic alignment and creative excellence.
• Oversee the development and evolution of brand systems, style guides, templates, and scalable design frameworks for AI-driven campaigns and content.
• Manage integrated teams, including copywriters, content designers, AI engineers, and producers, to ensure cohesive storytelling and successful project delivery.
• Drive the strategic development of video pipelines and motion assets, ensuring outputs are modular, scalable, and compatible with generative workflows.
• Lead innovation initiatives, exploring and integrating generative design, animation, and AI tools to enhance creative processes.
• Establish quality standards, optimize workflows, and maintain high creative output across all projects.

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in design and creative leadership, including agency, studio, or production environments serving enterprise or Fortune 500 clients.
• Proven experience managing and developing creative teams (5+ direct reports preferred), with strong mentorship and leadership capabilities.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, brand design excellence, and innovative motion work across digital and video platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in creative direction and technical tools such as After Effects, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and motion prototyping software.
• Experience with generative design tools and AI-powered creative workflows is highly preferred.
• Strong business acumen, with experience in client management, project budgeting, and creative strategy development.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, capable of articulating creative vision to diverse stakeholders.
• Bonus: Experience leading creative teams at AI-native companies or pioneering generative content systems and innovative creative technologies.

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid and remote options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Professional development budget and learning opportunities.
• Paid parental leave and wellness initiatives.
• Access to modern creative tools and software.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI-powered creative projects with global impact.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process, designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates who best match the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may conduct an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is overlooked.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is complete, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or assessments) are made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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