Director, Design

Overview:

We're looking for an hourly Director, Design with experience in creative service production. This role will lead the development of visual design, brand identity, and templated content development for social, internal marketing materials and PowerPoint presentations. Reporting to the Executive Creative Director, the director design will guide creative development and execution of content solution as well as providing quality assurance of content being developed.

About the job:

• Lead small KED team in the creative development of various types of including planning and estimating highly complex projects
• Coordinate with client team to interpret client needs in a coherent and constructive format for the creative development of the project through KED
• Understand target audience requirements and translate to team actions that enhance development of creative approaches and solutions
  Prepare documentation describing how message architecture, concept, and design reflect the outlined communication strategy and audience(s)
• Partner with PMO team on creative workflow process regarding timelines with the goal of having all projects completed on time and on budget
  • Assist the creative team in managing and prioritizing workloads
  • Quality assurance to ensure documentation is complete and accurate, create project schedule and assign creative work to team
• Manage communication between creative KED team and teams/clients
• Maintaining consistent brand identities across all media
• Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables
• Ability to manage staff and determine appropriate coordination needs for freelance and other consultant needs
• Advanced knowledge of design software and online trends
• Collaborate with account teams to create and develop new business opportunities
• Ability to develop high-end business development presentations which includes; concept, writing and creative execution
• Ability to independently conceptualize and design content solutions

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10+ years experience working on content development for print, Web, video and other multimedia solutions
• Remain up-to-date with current and emerging trends and web development technologies
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, on time and within budget
• Team-oriented and have a collaborative approach to creative development
• Strong client management skills with the ability to articulate and present conceptual ideas effectively
• Strong writing and presentation skills

The hourly rate for this position is $60 - $100. The rate of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, past training, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity and local geographic market data. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available.