About This Role
The Design Director at SketchDeck leads the creative vision for client accounts and oversees high-level creative projects. This role suits someone with strong client skills and efficient design processes, who enjoys mentoring teams and collaborating with project managers to elevate creativity.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Project Managers on project scoping and estimates on higher creative projects
- Support larger corporate accounts with fast-paced deadlines
- Lead kick-off calls (internal/external), creative presentations, and problem-solving meetings with clients, Project Managers, and Designers
- Brainstorm ideas live during client calls, proposing creative ideas and adapting recommendations as new information emerges
- Shift efficiently between accounts and tasks, reassessing priorities and communicating tradeoffs as needs change
- Identify which projects could benefit from high-level strategic input vs. more production-focused projects
- Communicate project needs, timelines, team skills, and creative staff availability with Project Managers
- Set up briefs and provide creative direction and inspiration to the design team on projects
- Work with the Project Manager defining workflow and scope of work for the team
- Lead communication from brainstorm to final production
- Provide creative reviews and feedback to designers
- Decide who should work on each project, building collaborative and strategy-led teams for creative projects
- Drive design excellence, knowing when to push creative boundaries
Requirements
- 7+ years of creative and art direction experience, including at least 4 in a fast-paced agency environment
- Proven ability to lead strategic, cross-channel creative work—from concept to execution—across marketing, branding, and communications
- Strong communicator with the ability to shape and share a compelling creative vision that aligns with business goals
- Seasoned people leader with a track record of mentoring creative teams, inspiring innovation, and delivering impactful work on time and within budget
- Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Figma; familiarity with Google Slides and PowerPoint is a plus
- Collaborative by nature—you thrive in team settings and work closely with project managers, developers, and QA to bring ideas to life
- Demonstrated success working with large, enterprise-level clients, understanding their complex needs and delivering standout solutions
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Fully remote working environment
- Paid time off that grows with tenure
- Annual company retreat
- Computer hardware of your choice (up to $2,500)
- $500 towards your office setup expenses
Important Details
- Application deadline: Not specified
Application Process
- Submit your application through the platform
About the Company
SketchDeck partners with leading global brands to deliver high-quality creative and digital solutions. They work with clients ranging from startups to well-known enterprise brands such as Dropbox, Rémy Cointreau, and Asana. SketchDeck values diverse perspectives and is committed to an inclusive work environment.
