Design Director

8–12 years of progressive experience in design and creative leadership roles. Significant experience in creative agencies, studios, or production companies working with Fortune 500 clients. Proven track record of managing and developing creative teams (5+ direct reports preferred). Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities. Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, brand design excellence, and innovative motion work. Advanced proficiency in creative direction. Solid technical knowledge of After Effects, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and motion prototyping tools. Experience with generative design tools and AI-powered creative workflows is highly preferred. Strong business acumen with experience in client relationship management, project budgeting, and creative strategy development. Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Define and execute creative strategy for multi-platform campaigns. Lead creative presentations to C-level clients and internal stakeholders. Build, mentor, and manage a team of senior designers, motion designers, and creative technologists. Collaborate to develop breakthrough concepts from brief to execution. Guide the creative process from storyboards to final deliverables. Oversee the development and evolution of visual systems for global brands. Drive the creation of comprehensive style guides and scalable design frameworks. Lead integrated teams including copywriters, content designers, AI engineers, and producers. Present creative work to clients and manage feedback cycles. Drive the strategic development of Addition's video pipeline framework. Oversee the creation of motion assets and templates. Champion the exploration and integration of generative image, video, and animation tools. Lead R&D initiatives and establish best practices for AI tool implementation. Establish and maintain high-quality standards across all creative outputs. Develop efficient workflows and production processes.