Design Director

Jones KnowlesRitchie is a branding business, founded in 1990 and proudlyindependent ever since.We started out in the world ofpackaging, but now we're worldwide—from three founders, to morethan 350 of us across the UK, USA and China. Together, we build anddeliver brands across the entire consumer experience.But evenmore important than what we do, is why we do it. We're here toinspire brands and people to be their true selves. To be brave. Betenacious. And above all, be yourself. Because we believe that'sthe only way to truly be distinctive, everywhere.We'relooking for a Design Director, reporting into the CreativeDirector.The Design Director plays a key leadership rolewithin our Creative team, developing long-lasting client relationshipsthrough the consistent delivery of high quality, strategically ledcreative solutions. You'll inspire the creative team, providingdirection and development opportunities to enable them to reach theirpotential.From a creative leadership perspective, you'lllead the creative direction of brands, championing the raising ofcraft levels and promote the meaning of Brand First throughcharismatic design, showing how it can get a brand noticed andchosen.ResponsibilitiesPromotes self and the team, through sharing of work andcreative inspirationIdentifies development areas and skillsgaps for the team and supports the team in training and coachingDevelop succession plans, actively looking for talent tobuild the team skills and capabilitiesActively givesfeedback on creative work to steer it in the right directionWorks with other disciplines outside of Design to get thebest result for jkr and clientsLeads all client facingpresentations and role-models excellence in communication with clientsand with teams internallyDelivers strong pitches and seeksto influence results Full Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJones KnowlesRitchie is a branding business, founded in 1990 and proudlyindependent ever since.We started out in the world ofpackaging, but now we're worldwide—from three founders, to morethan 350 of us across the UK, USA and China. Together, we build anddeliver brands across the entire consumer experience.But evenmore important than what we do, is why we do it. We're here toinspire brands and people to be their true selves. To be brave. Betenacious. And above all, be yourself. Because we believe that'sthe only way to truly be distinctive, everywhere.We'relooking for a Design Director, reporting into the CreativeDirector.The Design Director plays a key leadership rolewithin our Creative team, developing long-lasting client relationshipsthrough the consistent delivery of high quality, strategically ledcreative solutions. You'll inspire the creative team, providingdirection and development opportunities to enable them to reach theirpotential.From a creative leadership perspective, you'lllead the creative direction of brands, championing the raising ofcraft levels and promote the meaning of Brand First throughcharismatic design, showing how it can get a brand noticed andchosen.ResponsibilitiesPromotes self and the team, through sharing of work andcreative inspirationIdentifies development areas and skillsgaps for the team and supports the team in training and coachingDevelop succession plans, actively looking for talent tobuild the team skills and capabilitiesActively givesfeedback on creative work to steer it in the right directionWorks with other disciplines outside of Design to get thebest result for jkr and clientsLeads all client facingpresentations and role-models excellence in communication with clientsand with teams internallyDelivers strong pitches and seeksto influence resultsExperienceHave experience working in a top branding, design orcreative studioDemonstrable experience building brand ideasacross multiple touch pointsBe comfortable and experiencedleading one or more designersFeel confident in presentationsand be comfortable dealing with senior clients and internal teamsBe passionate about great design and have a keen eye fordetailExamples of drawing world class conceptual designthinking from your teamRequirements7+ years ofexperienceProficient in Adobe Creative SuiteClearand concise communication styleAt JKR, our goal is to createan equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace that reflects andcreates for the societies we live in. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusionis a long-term business imperative and a commitment at JKR, not aninitiative that sits under one department. As a leader in ourbusiness, you will demonstrate being a DE+I advocate and champion withyour actions in how you build, run, and grow your team(s)
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