Brand Design Director: Lead Creative Vision & Teams

CBX; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CBX is seeking a Design Director to lead the creative vision and design delivery for key client engagements, shaping brand programs and directing multidisciplinary teams. You will translate research and business objectives into clear briefs, mentor designers, manage timelines and budgets, and present work with strategic clarity to build trusted client relationships and drive growth.

A strong portfolio and excellent communication are essential to elevate the creative bar while balancing client

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in brand design.
• Portfolio demonstrating concept development, brand identity, design systems, storytelling, and execution across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Own the creative vision and design quality for assigned clients and brand programs, ensuring strategic grounding and effectiveness across touchpoints.
• Translate research, strategy, and business objectives into clear briefs, brand platforms, design systems, and directions for the team.
• Lead kickoffs, ideation sessions, critiques, and design reviews; provide timely, actionable feedback and determine when work is ready for client presentation.
• Direct and manage designers and project teams, setting clear roles, priorities, timelines, and expectations while balancing quality, resources, and deliverables.
• Build senior client relationships as a trusted brand advisor; present work with confidence, explain rationale, and guide decision-making.
• Partner with client services and strategy on scopes, staffing, schedules, and budgets; monitor hours and deliverables.
• Coach and develop design talent through ongoing feedback, career guidance, and opportunities to strengthen team capabilities.

Skills

Brand design

Leadership

Client facing

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in design

Equivalent professional experience

Job description

CBX is seeking a Design Director to lead the creative vision and design delivery for key client engagements, shaping brand programs and directing multidisciplinary teams. You will translate research and business objectives into clear briefs, mentor designers, manage timelines and budgets, and present work with strategic clarity to build trusted client relationships and drive growth.

A strong portfolio and excellent communication are essential to elevate the creative bar while balancing client