Associate Design Director

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. Use visual design to exceed client goals within existing brand marketing strategies .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in visual design and design systems, with a strong focus on creating scalable frameworks for multi-channel campaigns. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality design solutions that meet client objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Visual Design ExpertiseDesign Systems DevelopmentAdobe Creative Cloud MasteryFigma ProficiencyTeam Leadership and Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Design SolutionsMulti-Channel Campaign ScalingAsset OptimizationProduction PipelinesStoryboardingMockup DevelopmentDesign TokenizationComponent ArchitectureMotion Graphics3D Design

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorFigmaAfter EffectsCinema 4D

Industry Keywords

Brand Marketing StrategiesClient PresentationsHigh-Volume Production RolloutsAutomated WorkflowsCreative Campaigns

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use visual design to exceed client goals within existing brand marketing strategies
Serve as a client-facing bridge between brand strategy and systematic visual execution
Create visual languages and scalable design frameworks for static and animated content
Brainstorm creative concepts and develop original campaigns
Participate in client presentations and ensure deadlines are met
Build dynamic design systems and oversee high-volume production rollouts across digital, video, print, and emerging platforms
Develop visual presentations, storyboards, and mockups to communicate solutions
Translate concepts into modular, extensible design systems
Apply design tokenization, asset automation, and end-to-end production pipelines for efficient client delivery
Oversee tactical production workstreams and strategic/conceptual visual design challenges for national and global brands and campaigns
Lead projects and oversee teams to ensure work is client-ready
Mentor design staff and manage direct reports’ career development
Maintain internal best practices for production design, tool integrations, automated workflows, and standardized asset handoffs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High level of craftsmanship in design, with expertise in design solutions for campaigns and visual systems across multiple platforms
Expertise in visual design, design systems, component architecture, and multi-channel campaign scaling
Proven experience leading design streams, multi-format adaptation pipelines, and modular creative rollouts for complex, multi-market campaigns
Outstanding communication and presentation skills
Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop and Illustrator
Strong technical understanding of digital production formats, asset optimization, and platform specifications
Mastery of Figma, including variables, auto-layout, component libraries, and dynamic templates
Direct experience with and enthusiasm for team leadership and mentorship
Resume and portfolio/body of work demonstrating breadth of experience
Additional programs and skills such as illustration, motion/After Effects, and 3D/Cinema 4D are advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Matching 401(k)
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Wellness stipends
Continuing education subsidies
Hybrid or remote work, depending on geographic location