Creative Director of Brand Design

Denver, CO (On-site)

$120K/yr – $150K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own design leadership with end-to-end ownership of brand systems, client engagements, and cross-functional influence to translate strategy into kinetic visual language.

  • Own design practice growth and cross-team collaboration to embed design thinking into client work.
  • Lead medium-to-large engagements from identity and motion to brand activations, with direct client partnerships.
  • Mentor designers and shape the studio direction while ensuring business value through design outcomes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • In this role, you will focus on amplifying design excellence, leading multidisciplinary projects and client relationships, and shaping the creative vision for our clients. You will ensure excellence in execution, elevate strategic expression, and bridge creative thinking with tangible client objectives.
  • Shape the Future: Play an active role in leading the growth of our design practice, pushing the boundaries of what a modern design system can be.
  • Lead the Work: Direct medium-to-large scale engagements, from foundational visual identities and motion systems to complex digital and physical brand activations.
  • Translate Strategy: Turn abstract strategic thinking into compelling visual identities that break the mold and create deep emotional connections.
  • Collaborate & Infuse: Partner cross-functionally to ensure design thinking is woven into every aspect of a project, sharing and shaping your vision by co-creating with other departments and our clients.
  • Champion Culture: Actively engage in our culture of feedback, fostering an environment where designers feel empowered to take creative risks.
  • Mentor & Grow: Guide junior and senior designers in their craft, helping them navigate career growth and the nuances of creative leadership.
  • Partner with Clients: Listen to and connect with client teams to clarify needs, confidently demonstrating how design solves business challenges and creates value.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional design experience in a creative team environment—brand, digital, or integrated agency experience is a must.
  • Expertise in the "Craft": Mastery of both Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. Have a deep understanding of layout, typography, and a vision for how to direct teams to translate a visual language into motion/3D/ by leveraging AI-integrated workflows.
  • Portfolio Excellence: A proven track record of leading visual work for national and global-level brands.
  • Self-Starter Mentality: Adept at picking up and leading projects, managing timelines, and navigating ambiguity with a calm, confident presence.
  • Collaborative Spirit: A team player who knows that the best work happens when different perspectives collide.
  • Visionary Outlook: Excited by the opportunity to help shape the direction of a growing studio and passionate about the future of branding.

    Benefits

    • Ample paid time off to recharge and reset
    • 401K: traditional and Roth options, plus employer match
    • 100% employer-paid medical, dental and life insurance premiums for employees
    • Optional vision, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage
    • Paid maternity leave
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