[Hiring] Design Director @GMR Marketing

Role Description

You are a design leader, not just a designer. Your eye is razor-sharp. Your understanding of design theory, materiality, color, and spatial narrative is exceptional. You partner closely with Creative Directors as an equal—asking strategic questions about design, suggesting design-led solutions, iterating to make the work stronger. You lead diverse teams of designers and art directors across multiple projects and accounts. You translate creative concepts into visual strategies that are on-brief and genuinely distinctive. You present design direction with authority and conviction. You mentor emerging talent. You sit in strategic conversations where design shapes the entire direction of a campaign. You understand that great design isn't decoration—it's the language through which ideas live and breathe.

Qualifications

• Shape the design vision.
• Build design systems that move ideas forward.
• Lead teams and elevate the craft.
• Present with authority.
• Push design innovation.
• Balance ambition with reality.
• Leadership and system proficiency.

Requirements

• A portfolio or work samples are required to be considered for the role.
• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and emerging design tools.
• Proven track record of leading teams and directing comprehensive design systems across multiple applications.

Benefits

• Annual salary range: $110,000 - $140,000.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401k.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Vacation, personal days, and paid holiday time.
• Eligibility for disability and life insurance, FSA/HSA plans subject to terms and conditions.

Company Description

Our workplace is for ALL. We foster a culture where every background and perspective is valued so we can create meaningful memories that resonate with everyone. We aim to cultivate belonging by meeting people where they are, removing obstacles, and building on their strengths to unlock their fullest contributions. We are committed to recognizing, nurturing, and unleashing the potential in every individual on our team. Together, we're creating something powerful with purpose and impact.