Global Creative Director

Latham & Watkins

. Serve as the senior design director, brand visual system lead, and head of the team of designers .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $275,000 - $330,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in design and visual identity systems, with a strong focus on digital and B2B marketing. Proven ability to lead creative teams, implement strategic visions, and produce high-quality visual assets across various media.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Senior Design DirectorCreative Project ManagementHands-On Design SkillsDigital Marketing ExpertiseVisual Identity Development

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Hard Skills

DesignVisual ID SystemsConceptual DesignInteractive ExperiencesWeb DesignMobile DesignMulti-Media DesignCreative StrategyBrand Visual SystemCreative Asset Production

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipStrategic ThinkingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic DesignBachelor's Degree in Fine Arts

Industry Keywords

B2B MarketingCreative BriefMarketingPublic RelationsBusiness DevelopmentInternal CommunicationsConfidential Information Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior design director, brand visual system lead, and head of the team of designers
Oversee execution of creative projects and campaigns from concept to completion
Ensure projects meet deadlines, budget, and creative brief specifications
Act as a hands-on designer and actively participate in the design process
Produce high-quality creative assets that set the standard for the team
Refine and implement the creative strategy for the brand
Ensure consistency and excellence across all visual outputs
Collaborate with marketing, PR, video production, business development, and internal communications teams
Develop and implement strategies that enhance the brand’s visual execution and market presence
Ensure consistency across all media and campaigns
Articulate and evolve the visual identity and design principles
Align designers on the brand visual system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive knowledge of design, visual ID systems, marketing, and communications, with a particular emphasis on digital and B2B marketing
Ability to implement a creative vision in line with strategic priorities and business goals
Strong conceptual and hands-on design skills
Broad knowledge of interactive/digital experiences including web, mobile, and multi-media
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in graphic design, fine arts, or related field
A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in a design or advertising agency and/or in-house role
Ability to protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
A generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence (may be eligible)