Creative Director of Design & Brand Innovation

Grey; New York; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

GREY is seeking a Creative Director of Design to set the creative direction, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional design solutions for high-profile campaigns across global brands. The role demands strategic thinking and proven creative leadership in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead and mentor a design team, partner with clients and accounts, ensure brand consistency, manage budgets, and stay ahead of digital trends in a hybrid, in-office setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in a senior creative/design role with a proven track record.
• Strategic mindset with ability to craft design concepts that meet client goals.
• Excellent leadership to inspire a team and drive high-quality output.
• Strong communication to articulate concepts and influence stakeholders.
• Robust portfolio with relevant industry experience.
• Ability to present clearly and build client relationships.
• Experience leading large teams in client-facing settings.
• Strong grasp of design fundamentals and layout principles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides, and AI tools.
• Knowledge of digital media and designing for multiple platforms.
• Front-end skills in CSS/HTML and CMS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and creative vision guiding the design team.
• Collaborate with clients and account managers to align goals.
• Oversee design projects across platforms delivering on-brand work.
• Mentor junior designers and foster a collaborative environment.
• Set direction for campaigns overseeing concept to execution.
• Present concepts to clients and incorporate feedback.
• Build strong client relationships with strategic design insights.
• Lead brainstorming with cross-functional teams to merge design and messaging.
• Ensure brand consistency across all materials.
• Manage resources, timelines, and budgets for timely delivery.
• Stay updated on trends and technology to enhance processes.
• Infuse cultural relevance from current pop culture into briefs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Portfolio

Presentation

Teamwork

Adobe Creative Suite

Front-end CSS/HTML

CMS experience

Digital media design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote

PowerPoint

Google Slides

AI Tools

CSS

HTML

CMS

Job description

GREY is seeking a Creative Director of Design to set the creative direction, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional design solutions for high-profile campaigns across global brands. The role demands strategic thinking and proven creative leadership in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead and mentor a design team, partner with clients and accounts, ensure brand consistency, manage budgets, and stay ahead of digital trends in a hybrid, in-office setup.