Design Director

*This will be a fully onsite role 5x a week in NYC*This is also an individual contributor role.The Senior Design Director will lead visual brand design and governance across digital and print channels. This role requires a hands-on creative leader who can set and execute a strong creative vision while managing projects, teams, and external partners.The ideal candidate will drive the development of high-impact visual assets across marketing, digital platforms, events, and campaigns while ensuring brand consistency and quality across all touchpoints.ResponsibilitiesLead and evolve the visual brand across all channels, ensuring consistency and high-quality design execution.Translate business and marketing objectives into compelling visual concepts and experiences.Manage creative projects from concept through final delivery, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design initiatives with broader business goals.Oversee relationships with external agencies and creative partners.Develop visual assets for marketing initiatives across digital platforms, events, campaigns, and other brand touchpoints.Maintain and evolve brand systems, style guides, and design standards.Review creative work and provide feedback and approvals to ensure design excellence.Qualifications15+ years of design experience, including leadership experience managing creative teams or projects.Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in visual design, art direction, and strategic thinking.Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, communications, and other business stakeholders.Proficiency with industry-standard design and collaboration tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite).Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting marketing campaigns, digital platforms, and brand initiatives.Familiarity with email marketing platforms and basic HTML/CSS knowledge.Experience in fast-paced or agency environments.