Design Director

THLUS TPN Holdings LLC; United States; On-site; USD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office work policy

Job summary

Omnicom Group is seeking a Design Director to lead creative excellence across all digital and multimedia campaigns. You will partner with the Group Creative Director to define the aesthetic vision and ensure consistency, innovation, and impact across video, web, interactive experiences, and integrated campaigns.

You will mentor design teams, develop design systems, and present strategic design thinking to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading design teams.
• Strong visual storytelling and typography.
• Experience across video, web, interactive campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Creative Direction: establish overarching aesthetic direction and design principles across media.
• Partner with Leadership: align vision with Group Creative Director and translate concepts into visuals.
• Design Systems & Brand Integration: develop cohesive design systems across channels.
• Creative Problem-Solving: transform briefs into innovative visual solutions.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: guide designers and inspire cross-functional teams.

Skills

Creative leadership

Portfolio & storytelling

Brand strategy

Collaboration

Mentorship

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

PowerPoint

Job description

Agency: Flywheel Job Function: Creative Job Subfunction: Creative Direction Job Description: Job Opportunity We're seeking a visionary Design Director to lead creative excellence across all digital and multimedia platforms at our full-service advertising agency. In this pivotal role, you'll partner with our Group Creative Director to establish the aesthetic vision and creative standards that define our brand and campaigns. This is an opportunity for a strategic design leader to shape how our agency approaches creative direction, ensuring consistency, innovation, and impact across every touchpoint—from video and web to interactive experiences and integrated campaigns. If you're a design leader with mastery of industry tools, a compelling portfolio that speaks to your creative vision, and the collaborative spirit to inspire teams, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Creative Direction: Establish and communicate the overarching aesthetic direction, visual standards, and design principles for all multimedia campaigns, ensuring consistency and excellence across all channels. Partner with Leadership: Collaborate closely with the Group Creative Director to align creative vision, translate strategic concepts into visual excellence, and champion design-driven solutions. Design Systems & Brand Integration: Develop, refine, and implement design systems that create cohesion across multiple creative channels, enabling teams to create holistic campaigns that work seamlessly across platforms. Creative Problem-Solving: Transform complex briefs into innovative, strategically sound creative solutions that leverage layout, color theory, typography, and visual storytelling. Mentorship & Collaboration: Foster a collaborative creative environment, providing direction and inspiration to designers and creative teams while remaining open to fresh ideas and diverse perspectives. Present & Communicate: Deliver compelling presentations to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams, articulating creative vision and the strategic thinking behind design decisions.

Who You Are

Technical Mastery Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint Knowledge of Figma for design system development and collaborative design Strong understanding of design systems, UI/UX principles, and how to scale design across platforms Portfolio & Experience Comprehensive, high-quality portfolio demonstrating creative direction across multiple mediums (video, web, interactive, print) Proven visual storytelling skills with strong command of layout, color theory, and typography Experience leading creative teams and setting aesthetic standards for campaigns and brands Track record of creating holistic, integrated campaigns that work seamlessly across channels Soft Skills & Mindset Exceptional communication and presentation abilities; comfortable articulating creative vision to diverse audiences Outstanding project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deliverables and stakeholders Open, collaborative mindset with genuine enthusiasm for teamwork and cross-functional partnership Strategic thinker who balances creative innovation with business objectives Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellence in every project

Nice to Have

Experience in video editing and motion graphics Knowledge of web development and responsive design principles Familiarity with interactive design and emerging digital technologies Agency or in-house creative leadership experience

Salary Range up to $155,000 Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance. Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice. Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice For US Job Seekers: It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F. At Omnicom Group, careers are designed for growth. We’ve purposefully crafted a transformative talent experience built with accountability in action — focused on community, impact, and opportunity.