Creative Director of Brand Design

DesignX Community; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K with match

Employer-paid medical, dental and life

Vision coverage (optional)

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

Monigle, a leading brand-focused agency with offices in Denver and New York, seeks a Creative Director of Brand Design to drive strategy-to-visual execution and lead multidisciplinary projects. You will elevate design excellence, steer client relationships, and shape the creative vision to deliver human-centric brand experiences.

The role emphasizes leadership, design systems, and a bold aesthetic perspective, with a salary range of $120,000–$150,000 and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional design experience in a creative team environment.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with motion/3D and AI-aware workflows.
• Portfolio demonstrating leadership on national/global brand identities.
• Ability to lead projects, manage timelines, and navigate ambiguity with poise.
• Collaborative leadership and strong client-facing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Shape the Future by growing the design practice and expanding a modern design system.
• Direct medium-to-large engagements from visual identity to brand activation.
• Translate strategy into compelling visual identities that connect emotionally.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to weave design thinking into all project stages.
• Champion culture by fostering feedback and creative risk-taking.
• Mentor junior and senior designers on craft and leadership.
• Partner with clients to clarify needs and demonstrate design value.

Skills

Leadership

Collaborative

Strategic thinking

Visionary

Systems thinking

Client-facing

Self-starter

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

At Monigle, we humanize brands to move people. We are the largest independent brand-focused agency in the country, with offices in Denver and New York. Fueled by diverse passions, unique personalities, and the hunger for the most complex challenges, our people shape a culture that creates the best possible brand experiences for the world and the most fulfilling team experiences for each other. It is this special culture that unites our talented team around a shared purpose: making the world more human.

The Design team is a high-energy group of visual storytellers and systems thinkers who combine rigorous strategy with world-class creative craft. We don't just design logos; we build Living Systems of Experiences that breathe, move, and evolve across every touchpoint. We are looking for a Creative Director of Brand Design to join us: a visionary leader who is passionate about the intersection of strategy and soul. You will solve complex business challenges through unexpected visual solutions, turning high-level brand strategy into immersive, human-centric brand experiences. In this role, you will focus on amplifying design excellence, leading multidisciplinary projects and client relationships, and shaping the creative vision for our clients. You will ensure excellence in execution, elevate strategic expression, and bridge creative thinking with tangible client objectives.

Your Role

• Shape the Future: Play an active role in leading the growth of our design practice, pushing the boundaries of what a modern design system can be.
• Lead the Work: Direct medium-to-large scale engagements, from foundational visual identities and motion systems to complex digital and physical brand activations.
• Translate Strategy: Turn abstract strategic thinking into compelling visual identities that break the mold and create deep emotional connections.
• Collaborate & Infuse: Partner cross-functionally to ensure design thinking is woven into every aspect of a project, sharing and shaping your vision by co-creating with other departments and our clients.
• Champion Culture: Actively engage in our culture of feedback, fostering an environment where designers feel empowered to take creative risks.
• Mentor & Grow: Guide junior and senior designers in their craft, helping them navigate career growth and the nuances of creative leadership.
• Partner with Clients: Listen to and connect with client teams to clarify needs, confidently demonstrating how design solves business challenges and creates value.

Your Skills

• Mastery of Visual Expression: Your creativity is fueled by aesthetics and systems; you have a world-class portfolio showcasing holistic brand identities across diverse industries.
• Strategic Intuition: Strategy is your guiding star. You understand how to translate a brand’s \"Why\" into a visual \"How\".
• Systems Thinker: You think beyond the single execution, building scalable, flexible design systems that thrive in a 2026 digital and physical landscape and beyond.
• Fearless Aesthetic Point of View: You aren't afraid to push for \"real\" and unfiltered aesthetics that cut through the noise of a polished world.
• Confident Leadership: You take a seedling of an idea, run with it, and inspire your team to reach the finish line.
• Client-Facing Expertise: You partner with clients for the long haul, leading workshops and coaching them through the creative process with clarity and empathy.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional design experience in a creative team environment—brand, digital, or integrated agency experience is a must.
• Expertise in the \"Craft\": Mastery of both Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. Have a deep understanding of layout, typography, and a vision for how to direct teams to translate a visual language into motion/3D/ by leveraging AI-integrated workflows.
• Portfolio Excellence: A proven track record of leading visual work for national and global-level brands.
• Self-Starter Mentality: Adept at picking up and leading projects, managing timelines, and navigating ambiguity with a calm, confident presence.
• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who knows that the best work happens when different perspectives collide.
• Visionary Outlook: Excited by the opportunity to help shape the direction of a growing studio and passionate about the future of branding.

Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000

• Final salary will be determined based on seniority, merit, geographic location, education, training and experience – reach out to us to learn more.

Our people take care of us, so we take care of our people. Enjoy:

• Ample paid time off to recharge and reset
• 401K: traditional and Roth options, plus employer match
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental and life insurance premiums for employees
• Optional vision, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity leave

If you don't meet all of the requirements for this role, but feel you have something unique to contribute to Monigle, we'd love to hear from you. Please do apply and tell us more about you in your cover letter.