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Design Director - Portland Oregon
Company: Angeleno Recruiting
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posted On: 01/22/2025
Overview - Job Title: Design Director
- Agency Name: Confidential (Creative Agency Provided during Screening Call)
- Reports To: Executive Creative Director
- Direct Reports: None
- Engagement Type: Full-Time
- Employee Type: W2
- Location: Portland, Oregon or Los Angeles, CA
- Work Policy: Hybrid - 1 Day in Office/Per Week (Portland, OR) Remote (Los Angeles, CA)
- Travel Required: None
- Rate and/or Salary Range: $130,000 - $145,000
- Full Time Benefits Offer: Health, Dental, Vision Coverage, FSA/DCFSA, 401(k) eligibility after 6 months, PTO - Standard, Wellness Days, Sick Time, Annual Bonus eligibility, Equipment provided (laptop, monitor)
- Ideal Start Date: January 2025CompanyA global creative studio specializing in video production and design. A partner to brands, agencies, and artists in creating engaging content and stories that resonate. With a focus on combining creativity and production expertise, we produce a wide range of work, from commercial video and photo to brand design, motion design, illustration, and more.Our teams are united by a passion for crafting stories that matter. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where all voices contribute to the creative process. Every project is driven by integrity, open-mindedness, and a dedication to delivering meaningful work.RoleThe Design Director is a key player in program leadership, responsible for bringing an elevated visual design aesthetic, conceptual thought process, and design leadership to a key client account, Google, as well as other projects and teams. Reporting to the Executive Creative Director, this role involves collaborating with cross-functional client teams and creatives to produce compelling visual communications that align with program objectives.You are an inspiring, hands-on leader, maker, and creative problem-solver with strong communication and craft-based design skills. You lead by example in thinking systematically, designing holistically, and collaborating with positivity; setting a high bar for the team and nurturing and developing their skills.The Design Director will support studio-wide projects with a focus on growing the Google account, a talented creative team whose core function is storytelling through collaborative concepting and creation of animated videos, illustration, and design content. The Design Director will play a key role in establishing ongoing client relationships and will work closely with leadership to scope and pitch new Google programs.Opportunity
- Lead and grow the studio's design capabilities for the Google account across deliverables such as branding, graphic treatments, illustration, and design for motion (including complex storyboards for animation and live-action video).
- Showcase exceptional visual design expertise and an elevated aesthetic.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the design team.
- Act as a hands-on creative leader, developing compelling ideas and executing them from concept to completion.
- Shape concepts, craft treatments, build prototypes, and inform art direction.
- Collaborate with producers, creative directors, designers, writers, and animators.
- Offer design critiques and feedback across studio projects.
- Master brand guidelines and systems to support active Google clients and teams.
- Foster trust and build strong client relationships.
- Partner closely with the Director of Creative Production overseeing the Google account.
- Be proactive, detail-oriented, innovative, and curious.
- Thrive in a collaborative, low-ego environment.
- Have fun, contribute to a culture of integrity, and dream big.Responsibilities
- Develop a strong POV on how creative solutions align with business needs for ongoing Google partners, playing a critical role in shaping and growing the account.
- Lead motion video projects with design elements such as title sequences, storyboards, illustrations, animation concepts, and typography treatments.
- Collaborate with the ECD, Creative Directors, Executive Producers, and Senior Producers to define project roadmaps, offering insights into timelines and overall approach.
- Mentor and provide constructive feedback to designers through regular internal reviews.
- Contribute to new business pitches and present ideas effectively to clients as needed.
- Help the design team prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Develop conceptual ideas for brand identity work and present them clearly to stakeholders.
- Create comprehensive design systems, including logos, fonts, colors, graphic treatments, swag, and templates, within established brand guidelines.
- Lead client presentations alongside the ECD, Creative Directors, and design team, while overseeing all presentation materials.
- Stay engaged in learning new tools and technologies, such as GenAI and LLMs, to enhance traditional workflows.Requirements (Skills & Experience)
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in design roles at an agency or in-house. Relevant portfolio showcasing brand identity, illustration, design for motion (both animation and live-action video), and integrated campaign identity or visual centers.
- Direct experience offering mentorship or design leadership.
- A passion for hands-on design craft.
- Strong storytelling skills with an ability to generate multiple, unique directions.
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to articulate ideas and present creative work.
- Ability to work proficiently both autonomously and in highly collaborative environments while balancing multiple projects.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Proven expertise in design software and tools, including Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Experience in After Effects, Premiere, and 3D a big plus, but not required.
- A desire to push creative boundaries and explore new technologies.
- Able to work effectively with remote team members.
- Experience working with tech clients and digital products is a plus.Additional Notes
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