Global Creative Director — Hybrid NYC Brand Vision

Latham & Watkins LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Generous 401k plan

11+ paid holidays

PTO accrual 23 days first year

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups and networks

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Design leadership

Brand visual systems

Hands-on design

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital/multimedia design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Job description

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.