Design Director Chicago
In a nutshell...
We’re actively recruiting for a strong and proficient Design Designer to join our fast-paced and dynamic Chicago team to lead on key projects and drive creative output in the US.
In partnership with our Executive Creative Director, you will work collaboratively with our strategy and client management teams, as well as our London studio, to lead and own key client relationships and be an advocate and guardian for the creative excellence BrandOpus delivers.
The role in a bit more detail:
Our Design Director will help to manage a small yet energetic team of expert designers. The Design Director’s role is not just to ensure and deliver on creative excellence, but to motivate and inspire internally and externally. You’ll be part of an established studio of curious, open-minded people and you’ll fit right in if you’re proactive, motivated and keen to learn more about how and why brands really work.
Working with the US design team, you’ll be responsible for projects from conception to final execution, working collaboratively with the production team to ensure design intentions are retained throughout. You’ll be managing both upwards and downwards, communicating with the wider team and maintaining a global viewpoint, always considering design as part of the whole brand.
What we’re looking for:
- Someone who’s excited to manage projects, from big picture to detail, you’re experienced in juggling many balls at once.
- Someone able to generate strategically relevant design concepts and bring them to life, and clearly articulate and present your ideas in an influential way.
- A strategic thinker with a strong creative point of view with a demonstrated history of graphic design excellence.
- A nurturing presence who enjoys mentoring individuals and helping them grow, building morale.
- Someone with an entrepreneurial outlook who is excited by driving design opportunities for new and existing clients.
- A persuasive presenter who might also be keen get involved in industry-wide conversations, talks and panels.
Why you should come and work with us:
We’re passionate about making magnetic brands – focusing on creating meaning and connection. This is an opportunity to be part of an ambitious, growing agency where team members can have a significant impact on its future. We all have a vested interest in the business (we are an Employee Owned Trust so we all have a stake in our success) – we work hard and challenge ourselves to create the best work possible, but we look after each other along the way. There are lots of perks and we genuinely love what we do.
The nitty gritty
- 8+ years’ experience working across multiple design platforms
- Experience working with Sketch, Figma and Adobe XD
- Motion skills not essential but would be a positive
- Experience in CPG and brand world essential, with wider skillset and experience a bonus
- Willing and able to travel to support face to face client presentations, shoots, art direction etc
- Strong creative eye whilst championing the BrandOpus approach
- Confident, yet humble. You know exactly what you’re saying and why and deliver it compellingly
- Great client relationship skills – confident presenter, good listener, agile and responsive to feedback and challenge
- Cross office experience would be ideal
