Design Director

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$85K/yr – $115K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 9 days ago

Job Summary

Own and lead design for multiple brands, guiding complex concepts, presenting work to clients, and mentoring teammates while aligning with overall creative direction.

  • Lead multiple brands and projects
  • Mentor designers and shape craft
  • Maintain client relationships and present work

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple brands from a design standpoint, expected to be excellent presenters and storytellers of the work and client facing, expected to lead a design team on projects, actively working on projects, displays mastery of the craft to share with other designers and clients, expected to adhere to the overall creative direction and standards set by the CDs
  • You will/may be expected to have direct reports
  • Duties and Responsibilities Include:
  • Support the organization of all files and assets created
  • Takes on the most complex tasks and conceptual work
  • Skilled wielder of design craft
  • Empowered to, and expectation of decision making autonomy
  • Looked to for expertise from fellow designers
  • Master storyteller
  • Expected to lead design WIP and work sessions to drive conceptual development

Requirements

  • 12+ years’ experience
  • Amazing portfolio
  • Agency experience preferred
  • Expert level in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign)
  • Ability to create, collaborate, design and direct within the packaging and digital workspace
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Strong knowledge of consumer products packaging, creative design, and production artwork
  • Ability to articulate rationale behind design choices
  • Ability to diplomatically give and receive feedback on their work and work of fellow designers

Preferred

  • Motion Graphics / Animation, photography, and/or illustration skills are a plus

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy
  • A 401k retirement plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future
  • Generous paid time off (PTO), personal time, and volunteer time off, in addition to 8 observed holidays
  • Parental leave to support growing families
  • Career development opportunities
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Olberding Brand Family

In a world where brand touchpoints multiply and expectations never slow, we are the calm behind confident brands. As our clients' partner in the creative development, execution, and ongoing management of brand assets, we bring order to complexity and clarity to every decision. Our team manages the details—systems, processes, and countless moving parts—so our clients can focus on shaping their brand’s future. More than a service provider, we are a steadfast ally—ensuring our clients' brands shine with strength and consistency no matter how fast the market evolves.We've been perfecting the art of brand stewardship for over a century and have long-standing relationships with some of the world’s most respected companies and valued brands. Our team of experienced creative problem solvers and technical experts combines design thinking and operational efficiency to get ideas to market with excellence, speed, and simplicity.

Founded in 1919
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
375 employees (137 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$85K/yr – $115K/yr

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Design Director

Olberding Brand Family · Chicago, IL · On-site