Creative Director, Design - Lead Strategic Digital Craft

Openkrill

United States

Hybrid

USD 200,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Kettle is seeking a Creative Director, Design to helm a wide range of interactive projects for a major Bay Area client. You will shape the design vision, elevate craft, and lead cross-disciplinary teams across digital experiences.

Onsite 5 days/week for 2-3 months on projects, with remote work otherwise. Base compensation ranges from $200k to $240k, reflecting experience and location, with strong opportunities to mentor designers and push innovative storytelling.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in digital design, art direction, or creative direction.
Proven ability to lead from concept through execution across digital experiences.
Excellent client collaboration and presentation skills with executive presence.
Mentor designers across levels and grow teams.
Active use of AI and emerging technology in the creative workflow.

Responsibilities

Design a Vision: set the creative and visual direction for digital experiences.
Integrate Creative: partner with Copy, Strategy, UX, and other disciplines to develop simple, relevant concepts.
Team Leadership: set the design bar, mentor designers and art directors, and chart career paths.
Client Rapport: build trust with senior clients and present work with confidence.
Creative Quality: ensure ideas are thoughtfully designed from exploration to final build.
Future Thinking: stay ahead of design culture and emerging tech.