Design Director

About This Role

This design leadership role is for a systems thinker with a bold point of view, fluent across physical, digital, and experiential channels. The Design Director creates outcomes, not just artifacts, pairing big-picture strategy with fearless design execution. They see design as a force multiplier and know how to wield it to drive change, shaping what's next rather than simply responding to it.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of strategic brand systems and campaign expressions across multiple platforms
• Bring a strong point of view to design conversations and storytelling to presentations, pushing creative boundaries while aligning with client objectives
• Lead, mentor, grow and inspire junior and senior designers, elevating their craft and storytelling abilities
• Ensure design consistency and quality across all channels—digital, print, experiential, and emerging tech
• Advocate for the user experience and human-centered design throughout all work
• Stay current with design trends, emerging technologies, and cultural shifts
• Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented creative culture with cross-functional teams and stakeholders—leaving ego at the door
• Build and maintain strong relationships with high-profile clients and internal stakeholders
• Elevate the agency’s creative reputation through craft, innovation, and bold design thinking

Requirements

• A strategic mind, visual fluency, and the ability to distill complexity into systems and stories that connect
• A portfolio that demonstrates bold thinking, thoughtful execution, and scalable design
• Deep understanding of brand development, identity systems, and integrated campaign expression
• Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions to internal teams and external partners
• A collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial drive, and commitment to growth—for yourself, your team, and the work
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
• 10+ years of brand-building experience across a variety of mediums, with a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and motion design, with an openness to learning AI, 3D, and other emerging technologies
• Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness options
• Agency perks
• Flexibility of a hybrid work environment

About the Company

Colle McVoy is a full-service, certified B Corp agency that builds enduring relationships between forward-thinking brands and people through integrated strategy, creative, media, and communications. Recognized as an Adweek Agency of the Year honoree, an Ad Age A-List Standout Agency, and a Fast Company Most Innovative Company, the agency partners with iconic brands including 3M, Dairy Queen, Perdue Farms, McCormick & Company, Revlon, Target, U.S. Bank, and more. Colle McVoy is part of DonerColle Partners, a strategic alliance built to help brands that move America go further through integrated, AI-enhanced creativity and production.