Director, Design

OpenText

. Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $164,800 - $247,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading multidisciplinary design teams, implementing AI-powered creative tools, and optimizing creative operations. Proven ability to develop talent, drive innovation, and influence strategic decisions in brand marketing and creative services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

15+ Years Experience In Design10+ Years Leading Creative TeamsExpertise In Design PrinciplesAdvanced Proficiency With Adobe Creative CloudExperience Implementing AI-Powered Creative Tools

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Hard Skills

Creative StrategyVisual CommunicationStorytellingWorkflow ManagementResource PlanningCapacity ManagementProcess OptimizationGenerative AIPrompt DesignAutomation

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationPresentation SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingPassion For Developing People

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative CloudModern Design PlatformsCollaboration ToolsProject Management PlatformsResource Planning Platforms

Industry Keywords

Brand MarketingCreative ServicesCreative OperationsOrganizational CapabilityAgile Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of designers
Translate brand and creative strategy into scalable design solutions across digital, omnichannel, and marketing experiences
Coach and develop designers, establishing career pathways, development plans, and leadership opportunities
Identify capability gaps and develop skills across creative strategy, content design, design specialization, and AI-enabled creative production
Lead adoption of AI-powered tools and workflows to improve productivity, scalability, automation, and effectiveness
Oversee creative operations, including resource allocation, capacity planning, prioritization, workflow optimization, and project delivery
Partner with Marketing, Communications, Product Marketing, Sales Enablement, and other stakeholders on creative strategies
Serve as strategic partner to the VP, Creative & Brand on workforce planning, organizational capability, technology adoption, and creative operations
Champion brand stewardship and governance through design systems, templates, component libraries, and scalable creative standards
Drive innovation and continuous improvement while keeping the design organization agile and prepared for evolving demands

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive experience in design, creative services, brand marketing, or a related field
10+ years leading creative teams
Proven experience leading diverse, multidisciplinary teams and developing talent across varying levels of experience and specialization
Track record of building high-performing teams, developing future leaders, and evolving organizational capabilities
Experience leading teams through change, transformation, or operating model evolution within a corporate marketing, agency, or internal creative environment
Expertise in design principles, visual communication, storytelling, brand systems, and creative strategy
Experience with creative operations, workflow management, resource planning, capacity management, and process optimization
Strategic thinking, business acumen, workforce planning, and ability to influence senior stakeholders
Experience implementing AI-powered creative tools, workflow optimization, automation, or creative enablement technologies
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud
Familiarity with modern design, collaboration, project management, and resource planning platforms
Strong understanding of generative AI, prompt design, automation, and emerging creative technologies
Exceptional communication, presentation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Passion for developing people, embracing innovation, and preparing design organizations for the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to shape the future of a global design organization and influence how creative work evolves
Ability to build and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary design team and future creative leaders
Opportunity to lead adoption of AI and emerging technologies across creative workflows and production
Opportunity to influence workforce strategy, career pathways, organizational capabilities, and future skills
Strategic role partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across Marketing and the broader organization
Opportunity to balance creative excellence with operational efficiency, scalability, innovation, and measurable business impact
Ability to modernize design practices, processes, tools, and technologies
Benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
Variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles
Vacation entitlement and paid time off
Bonus or commissions may be available for eligible California roles
Reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process