Senior Design Lead | Creative Director & Strategy

Anthologic

Des Moines (IA)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid time off
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life and long-term disability insurance
9 observed holidays + 2 floating holidays

Job summary

Anthologic is seeking a Design Lead in Des Moines, Iowa to guide creative direction and manage a team of designers. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years in graphic design, with significant agency experience and creative leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing the complete creative process, ensuring brand compliance, and mentoring junior designers. Anthologic offers 4 weeks of paid time off, comprehensive medical benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on collaboration and exceptional outcomes.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of professional graphic design experience with agency exposure.
  • 3+ years of experience in creative direction and management.
  • Extensive experience in overseeing photo and video production.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the creative process from concept to completion.
  • Oversee client pitches and proposals, ensuring brand standards.
  • Mentor and train team members across all design roles.

Skills

Graphic Design
Creative Direction
Adobe Creative Suite
Visual Arts
Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Figma
Stripo
Microsoft Office
Google Suite

Job description

Anthologic is seeking a Design Lead in Des Moines, Iowa to guide creative direction and manage a team of designers. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years in graphic design, with significant agency experience and creative leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing the complete creative process, ensuring brand compliance, and mentoring junior designers. Anthologic offers 4 weeks of paid time off, comprehensive medical benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on collaboration and exceptional outcomes.
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