Design Director

Jack Morton Worldwide; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Morton Worldwide is seeking a Design Director to lead award-winning environmental designs and guide a team of designers. The ideal candidate translates bold concepts into compelling branded live experiences, with stage and event experience a plus.

You will participate across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life, mentoring others and delivering high-impact work at scale.

Qualifications

• BA/BFA in Industrial Design, Architecture, Scenic Design, or equivalent, or 10+ years in design/experiential marketing.
• Proven leadership and ability to mentor a design team.
• Strong presentation and client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design immersive, compelling 3D environments to house branded experiences.
• Present concepts to clients and internal stakeholders clearly.
• Lead and mentor a team of designers across projects.
• Collaborate within the Creative department and across the organization.

Skills

Strong communicator

Dynamic presenter

Entrepreneurial and proactive

Team leadership experience

Education

BA or BFA in Industrial Design

10+ years experience in design/experiential marketing

Tools

MS Dynamics Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Experience Without Limits

Come shape the future of brand experience.

At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clients unlock the full value of experiences by turning bold ideas into meaningful connections.

That takes a team that’s bold, curious, and acts as one. We build on each other’s ideas, challenge conventions, and show up for one another every day. Here, you’ll do your best work, grow quickly, and partner across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.

This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it.

Experience without limits—in your work, your growth, and your impact.

SUMMARY

Jack Morton is looking for a Design Director to join our team. Our ideal candidate has a history of developing award-winning Environmental Designs and has experience leading a team of designers. We are looking for someone with the ability to generate thoughtful design concepts that translate into compelling branded live experiences. Stage and event experience are a plus for this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

includebut are not limited tothe following. Other duties may be assigned.The duties and responsibilities as outlined in this Job Description may be changed from time to time by the Corporation, as itdeemsnecessary, without further notice to the Employee.

• Design immersive, compelling 3D environments to house branded experiences
• Present concepts to clients and internal stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Immerse yourself in the brand and audience toinspire your design
• Be responsible,organizedandaccountablethe work of your team
• Understanding of materials, building techniques and construction drawings
• Create control packages for estimation
• Understand how to work within budgets and regulations
• Ability to lead and mentor a team
• Communicate feedback to team members in a constructive fashion
• Collaborate within the Creative department and across the organization
• Communicate with clarity, confidence, competence,professionalismand authenticity
• Staycurrent withdesigntrendsand apply them to your work where relevant

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises1-5non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilitiesin accordance withthe organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Toperform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.(Canadian Positions: Accommodations will be made, up to undue hardship, for employees thatadviseaccommodation is requiredpursuant tothe prohibited grounds of the human rights legislation.)

Education and/or Experience

BA or BFA in Industrial Design, Architecture, Scenic Design, or other relevantdegree; or10+years relevant design and experiential marketingexperience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability towritereports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and thegeneral public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Dynamics Accountingsoftware;Microsoft Office suite ofsoftware.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Experience with pharmaceutical clients/brands a plus
• Strong communicator and dynamic presenter
• Entrepreneurial and proactive
• Passionate, ambitious, risk taker

Physical Demands

Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employeeis regularly required tosit and talk or hear. The employeeis occasionally required tostand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job includeabilityto adjust focus.

Work Environment

Thework environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.(Canadian Positions: Accommodations will be made, up to undue hardship, for employees thatadviseaccommodation is requiredpursuant toa prohibited ground of the human rights legislation.)

Jack Morton is an equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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