Design Director

Amdigitaldesigns; Lawrence, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Profit sharing

Hybrid work model

Performance bonuses

Job summary

AM Digital Designs, based in Lawrence, MA, seeks a visionary Design Director to architect brand identities and steer the studio's creative direction. You will define the visual strategy for top-tier accounts, lead design presentations, and defend creative choices to stakeholders to ensure all deliverables meet our rigorous standards.

You will mentor designers, drive design systems in Figma, and partner with Marketing Director and Studio Manager to align output with business goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in senior design, art direction, or creative direction within an agency, studio, or high-growth startup environment.
• Elite portfolio demonstrating mastery of typography, layout, complex branding systems, and modern digital product design.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, and rapid prototyping workflows.

Responsibilities

• Set the Creative Strategy: Develop the visual framework and conceptual direction for full-scale brand identity packages and high-stakes digital products.
• Lead & Mentor the Team: Conduct weekly design critiques, provide 1-on-1 mentorship, and foster creative excellence and psychological safety.
• Client Direction & Pitching: Lead kickoff calls, present major milestones to clients, navigate feedback to ensure delight without scope creep.
• Drive System Architecture: Standardize internal design systems, component libraries in Figma, and template structures for efficiency.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Align creative output with marketing and studio leadership goals.

Skills

Design leadership

Brand strategy

Typography

Layout

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

Rapid prototyping

Job description

About AM Digital Designs

At AM Digital Designs, we are on a mission to elevate the digital presence of local small businesses, combining enterprise-level strategy with boutique agency agility. Rooted in Lawrence, MA, we celebrate diversity, culture, and community, translating these values into high-impact digital experiences that help our clients thrive.

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary Design Director to serve as the creative compass for our studio. You will not just be pushing pixels; you will be architecting comprehensive brand identities, defining the overarching visual strategy for our top-tier client accounts, and elevating the output of our entire creative team. You will lead design presentations, gracefully defend creative choices to stakeholders, and ensure every deliverable aligns with our studio’s rigorous standards.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:

• Set the Creative Strategy: Develop the visual framework and conceptual direction for full-scale brand identity packages and high-stakes digital products.
• Lead & Mentor the Team: Conduct weekly design critiques, provide 1-on-1 mentorship to Lead, Graphic, and UI/UX designers, and foster a culture of creative excellence and psychological safety.
• Client Direction & Pitching: Lead creative kickoff calls, present major design milestones to clients, and navigate complex feedback loops to ensure client delight without scope creep.
• Drive System Architecture: Standardize our internal design systems, component libraries in Figma, and template structures to dramatically increase studio efficiency without sacrificing bespoke quality.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Partner closely with the Marketing Director and Studio Manager to ensure all creative output aligns with broader business and operational goals.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 8+ years of experience in senior design, art direction, or creative direction within an agency, studio, or high-growth startup environment.
• An elite portfolio demonstrating absolute mastery of typography, layout, complex branding systems, and modern digital product design.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, and rapid prototyping workflows.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of hiring, retaining, and elevating the work of junior and mid-level designers.
• Exceptional presentation skills—you know how to tell a story with design and get stakeholders to buy into your vision.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred to support our diverse client base in Lawrence and beyond.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience scaling a small boutique agency into a mid-sized powerhouse.
• A background in motion design or 3D rendering.

$120,000–$150,000/yr base salary, plus annual profit-sharing, performance bonuses tied to studio growth, comprehensive health benefits, and a generous hybrid work flexibility.

Language Requirements: Please note that while we proudly celebrate a bilingual and multicultural team, all internal studio communications, project management, and applications must be conducted fluently in English as we are headquartered in the United States.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity: AM Digital Designs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or citizenship. We evaluate all opportunities fairly based on merit, competence, and business needs.