Design Director

TITLE: Design Director DUTIES:Collaborate with the Principals and Visual Director to develop and execute all aspects of brand presentation; Liaise between the Principals, the client, and the design team during the design process; Organize and run regular in-house design sessions presenting to the Principals and the team as needed; Liaise with Artists to Commission campaign material and supervise the editing, post-production and delivery of all brand photography and filmography; Design and develop new products through strategic thinking and an iterative process; Guide the development of design and research through frequent, regular reviews, presenting to Leadership through design process gates; Deliver high-level work and assets aligned with Sales and Marketing objectives and calendar; Develop brand presentation approaches, styles, and techniques; Research market trends and the competitive landscape; Maintain a cohesive and consistent brand voice on all channels; Ideate original graphics, copy, social media, and other marketing materials; Develop creative briefs based on concepts established in working sessions with direction, schedules, expected deliverables and budgetary requirements; Delegate and supervise in-house designer team; Obtain stakeholder approval by presenting final layouts, storyboards, and illustrations, encouraging feedback, and responding to direction and requests. Occasional domestic travel to client meetings and job sites required.Minimum Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Design, Design Management, or other related field; four (4) years of experience in graphic design or brand design. Experience must include four (4) years of experience in: performing industry marketing audits; producing concepts and designs for luxury consumer products; project management in end-to-end luxury product development and manufacturing; creative direction for "360 Marketing" campaigns and product launches; commissioning and overseeing art and video production for marketing campaigns.SALARY RANGE: $160,784/yearHOURS: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.SEND RESUME TO: Marisa Brown, Director of Client Services, 44 Design LLC, 155 Freeman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222.