Design Director - Brand Innovation & Leadership (Hybrid)

Design Observer Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Generous total rewards

Tuition reimbursement and student loan

401(k) with company match

Job summary

tms is seeking a visionary Design Director to elevate our creative ecosystem in Seattle. You will guide our in-house team across concept development, industrial design, trend forecasting, illustration, packaging, and production artwork—bringing our brands to life and driving growth.

This role requires on-site presence with occasional travel and reports to the SVP of Global Product & Creative. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of design leadership, strong strategic thinking, and a passion for

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design and creative leadership across global lifestyle brands.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of brand narratives and seasonal storytelling across our portfolio.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate creative strategies with business goals.
• Inspire and mentor a diverse team of creative professionals and implement professional development programs.
• Drive creation of compelling visual assets that elevate brand identities across all consumer touchpoints.
• Set goals and timelines for creative initiatives and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand innovation

Mentoring teams

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Trend forecasting

Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Digital asset management tools

AI-assisted design tools

Job description

tms is seeking a visionary Design Director to elevate our creative ecosystem in Seattle. You will guide our in-house team across concept development, industrial design, trend forecasting, illustration, packaging, and production artwork—bringing our brands to life and driving growth.

This role requires on-site presence with occasional travel and reports to the SVP of Global Product & Creative. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of design leadership, strong strategic thinking, and a passion for