Global Creative Director

Latham & Watkins LLP; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 275 000 - 330 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Healthcare

Generous 401k plan

11+ paid holidays

PTO accrual 23 days first year

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups and networks

Resumo da oferta

Latham & Watkins LLP in New York seeks a Global Creative Director to lead the Brand & Communications team, owning the brand visual system from concept to delivery. The role combines hands-on design leadership with system ownership and oversight of end-to-end creative work.

The position reports to the Brand & Communications leadership and is based in New York with hybrid/in-office scheduling as needed, to meet deadlines and stay within budget while aligning with briefs.

Qualificações

• Extensive knowledge of design, visual identity systems, marketing, and communications.
• Ability to implement a creative vision aligned with strategic priorities and business goals.
• Strong conceptual and hands-on design skills across interactive and digital experiences (web, mobile, multimedia).

Responsabilidades

• Act as a hands-on designer and senior design director responsible for high-quality assets and standards.
• Refine and implement brand creative strategy for consistency and excellence across outputs.
• Collaborate with marketing, PR, video, BD and internal comms to maintain an integrated campaign approach.
• Develop and implement strategies strengthening brand visual execution and market presence.
• Ensure the visual identity is clearly articulated by evolving design principles and aligning designers.

Conhecimentos

Design leadership

Brand visual systems

Hands-on design

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital/multimedia design

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Global Creative Director plays a key role on Latham & Watkins LLP’s Brand & Communications team, combining hands-on design leadership with brand visual system ownership to guide creative work from concept through delivery.

Role Overview

This position serves as senior design director, brand visual system lead, and leader of the design team. The Global Creative Director oversees creative projects and campaigns end to end, with responsibility for meeting deadlines, staying within budget, and aligning deliverables to the specifications in the creative brief. The role is based in the New York office, with hybrid and in-office presence supported through a flexible working schedule, if eligible.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a hands-on designer and actively participate in the design process while serving as the senior design director responsible for high-quality creative assets that set standards for the team.
• Refine and implement brand creative strategy to ensure consistency and excellence across all visual outputs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, PR, video production, business development, and internal communications to maintain an integrated approach to campaigns and projects.
• Develop and implement strategies that strengthen brand visual execution and market presence, ensuring consistency across media and campaigns.
• Ensure the visual identity is clearly articulated by evolving design principles where appropriate and aligning designers on the brand visual system.
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information retained by Latham & Watkins.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of design, visual identity systems, marketing, and communications, with emphasis on digital and B2B marketing.
• Ability to implement a creative vision aligned with strategic priorities and business goals.
• Strong conceptual and hands-on design skills, with broad knowledge of interactive and digital experiences including web, mobile, and multi-media.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in a design or advertising agency and/or an in-house role.

Compensation and Location

• Location: New York, NY (hybrid)
• Salary: USD 275,000 - 330,000 per year

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• Generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, plus PTO that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs such as mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, and well-being events
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Additional Information

Successful candidates will receive an outstanding career opportunity within a welcoming environment, along with a generous total compensation package. Bonuses may be awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. The comprehensive benefits program includes the items listed above.