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About the Role
We are seeking a Design Director to lead our brand and design practice. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role focused on setting a high creative bar, leading a multidisciplinary design team, and fostering strong client relationships. You will oversee creative quality across brand, web, and launch projects, collaborating with project management and serving as a senior creative partner in client discussions. Additionally, you will contribute to new business efforts by shaping creative strategies and leading pitches.
Responsibilities
- Own the creative quality of brand and design work across identity, web, and launch projects.
- Set creative direction and ensure all work meets a high standard.
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary design team, fostering their professional growth.
- Serve as the senior creative partner on key client engagements.
- Lead client reviews and presentations, building trust with stakeholders.
- Navigate creative feedback and assist in difficult decisions.
- Participate in new business discovery and shape creative approaches.
- Lead or support pitches and presentations to win desired projects.
- Improve critiques, QA, creative workflows, and case studies.
- Enhance the operational efficiency of the brand practice.
Requirements
- 5–8 years of experience in brand, design, or creative roles, preferably within a strong branding or creative agency.
- Exceptional design judgment and craft, with the ability to push work beyond the obvious and challenge conventions.
- Strong client-facing skills, including confident presentation to founders and senior stakeholders.
- Ability to articulate and defend creative decisions, manage feedback, and build trust.
- High sense of ownership and reliability, capable of delivering under pressure.
- Ability to balance high-level strategic thinking with detailed execution.
- A drive to improve work, processes, and the team.
Skills
- Brand Design
- Web Design
- Creative Direction
- Team Leadership
- Client Relationship Management
- Presentation Skills
- Pitching
- Creative Strategy
- Workflow Improvement
- Quality Assurance
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Benefits
- Remote-friendly environment
- Healthcare coverage
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
About the Company
- Nen Creative partners with tech startups to launch bold ideas, creating brands and stories that fuel their growth.
- Since 2022, Nen Creative has partnered with leading founders and institutions including Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, Cursor, Mercor, Listen Labs, Tech Week, Cartesia, and others.
- The company is growing rapidly and seeks ambitious individuals to help build the company.