Design Director (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Design Director in the United States.

In this role, you will lead the creative vision and strategic direction for AI-powered design projects across video generation, experience design, and content systems. You will oversee a team of designers and motion artists, fostering innovation while ensuring high-quality outputs for complex multi-platform campaigns. Collaborating with executive leadership, strategists, engineers, and content designers, you will transform brand concepts into immersive experiences that push the boundaries of generative design, animation, and hybrid media. This role combines hands-on creative direction with team management, strategic planning, and client engagement, shaping the overall creative culture and elevating the impact of design work across a variety of formats and industries.

Accountabilities:

• Define and execute the creative strategy for AI-powered, multi-platform campaigns.
• Lead and mentor a team of designers, motion artists, and creative technologists, fostering innovation and professional growth.
• Develop and guide strategic concepts from brief to final execution, ensuring alignment with brand and business objectives.
• Oversee the creation and evolution of visual systems, style guides, templates, and scalable design frameworks.
• Lead integrated teams across copywriting, AI engineering, and production to deliver cohesive storytelling experiences.
• Drive the development of video pipelines, modular assets, and templates compatible with generative and programmatic workflows.
• Champion the adoption of AI tools and generative design technologies, establishing best practices and R&D initiatives.
• Maintain quality standards and optimize production workflows for efficient and timely creative delivery.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in design and creative leadership roles, preferably in agencies, studios, or production companies.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring creative teams (5+ direct reports preferred).
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing brand design, strategic thinking, and innovative motion work.
• Advanced proficiency in creative direction and technical tools (After Effects, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, motion prototyping tools).
• Experience with generative design tools and AI-powered creative workflows is highly preferred.
• Strong business acumen, including client relationship management, project budgeting, and creative strategy development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating creative vision to diverse stakeholders.
• Bonus: Experience in AI-native companies, developing generative content systems, or pioneering innovative creative frameworks.

Benefits

• Flexible, remote-first work environment with preference for NY-based candidates.
• Competitive salary and compensation package.
• Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and leadership development.
• Access to cutting-edge AI/ML creative tools and technologies.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Company-sponsored events, workshops, and global gatherings.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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