Hands-On Visual Design Director — Design Systems Leader

dept; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision

401K plan with matching

PTO

Paid Company Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

DEPT® in the United States is seeking a Director of Visual Design who blends vision with hands‑on craft. You’ll lead by doing, shaping high‑quality work across brand, motion, and digital experiences, and guide large teams toward world‑class outcomes.

In this embedded role, you’ll own major digital workstreams and PDPs, work within robust design systems, translate brand strategy into compelling web experiences, and mentor designers while partnering with clients to hit ambitious launch timelines.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of digital visual design experience with leadership exposure.
• Proven ability to lead craft teams on large‑scale web projects.
• Strong portfolio across brand, motion, and digital experiences.

Responsibilities

• Own Hands‑On Craft: lead from the front by sketching, designing, prototyping, and polishing in Figma.
• Lead Within Design Systems: maintain strict consistency within complex design systems and libraries.
• Drive Embedded Client Collaboration: collaborate with enterprise client leads through live co‑creation and standups.
• Navigate Ambiguity & Prioritize: translate briefs into phased deliverables with autonomy.
• Team Guidance & Mentorship: provide creative direction and constructive feedback to the team.
• Manage Deadlines & Production: ensure aesthetic standards while delivering on schedule.

Skills

Hands-on design ownership

Design leadership

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Design systems

Client collaboration

Time zone flexibility

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

DEPT® in the United States is seeking a Director of Visual Design who blends vision with hands‑on craft. You’ll lead by doing, shaping high‑quality work across brand, motion, and digital experiences, and guide large teams toward world‑class outcomes.

In this embedded role, you’ll own major digital workstreams and PDPs, work within robust design systems, translate brand strategy into compelling web experiences, and mentor designers while partnering with clients to hit ambitious launch timelines.