Hybrid Design Director — Lead Creative & Client Mentorship

Engaging Talent LLC; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Engaging Talent LLC, a small but mighty packaging design firm in Aurora, Illinois, is expanding its team. The role requires a hands-on leader who can design, direct, and develop trust with clients while mentoring junior talent.

Ideal candidates will have an award-winning portfolio in packaging design and should be strong communicators who can work directly with clients. While the role may offer remote flexibility, being able to come into the Chicago office periodically is preferred.

Qualifications

• Portfolio must contain award-winning packaging work.
• Ability to work with strategy and great typography.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage clients and team.
• Mentor and direct junior talent.
• Work with account team to deliver work on time and on budget.
• Invest in the creative process.

Skills

Leadership in design

Client communication

Mentoring

Creative process investment

Education

Award-winning portfolio

Job description

Engaging Talent LLC, a small but mighty packaging design firm in Aurora, Illinois, is expanding its team. The role requires a hands-on leader who can design, direct, and develop trust with clients while mentoring junior talent.

Ideal candidates will have an award-winning portfolio in packaging design and should be strong communicators who can work directly with clients. While the role may offer remote flexibility, being able to come into the Chicago office periodically is preferred.