Head of Design
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Our client is seeking a Head of Design to set the creative standard across a collective of design, development, and community brands. This person will lead design quality and critique, develop exceptional creative talent, partner with clients, and help win and shape high-profile design engagements. This is a senior creative leadership role for someone with exceptional visual taste who can lead at a strategic level while remaining hands-on when needed.
You Will:
Set and maintain a high creative standard across brand, digital product, web, editorial, case study, film, and marketing work
Lead design critique and provide clear, actionable feedback that elevates both the work and the designers creating it
Hire, mentor, and develop exceptional design talent
Partner directly with senior clients to present, defend, and shape creative work and brand narratives
Lead and support new business efforts, including pitching, scoping, and winning design engagements
Provide creative direction on the company's most important and high-profile projects
Guide typography, editorial design, case studies, websites, and other brand touchpoints
Remain comfortable working hands-on in Figma when projects require it
You Have:
10+ years of design experience, including 3+ years leading a team within a studio, agency, or founder-led organization
An exceptional portfolio demonstrating strong visual, typographic, and narrative design
Deep experience with typography and editorial design
Significant client-facing experience presenting and defending creative work with senior stakeholders
Experience pitching, scoping, and winning high-level design engagements
A track record of hiring, mentoring, and developing strong designers
Experience building and leading effective design critique
Hands-on proficiency with Figma
Strong experience developing compelling case studies and creative narratives
Bonus experience in motion, video, photography, publishing, product/interface design, or web design
Logistics:
Start Date/Duration: Starting ASAP, initial 4-month contract with intention to transition into a permanent leadership role
Onsite/Offsite: Fully Remote, candidates may be based anywhere in the US
Hourly Pay Rate: $110-$125/Hour
To be considered, please email your internal contact or [email protected] with your resume and why you're a fit.
Salary: $200000