Attic Salt is a small but mighty branding studio hyper-focused on crafting disruptive identities for visionaries, challengers, and change makers. We are seeking an inspiring Design Director to lead our team of senior designers and drive our creative vision. In this pivotal role, you will not only own the work but also foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and excellence. As our first official design leader, you will play a crucial part in shaping the creative direction and impact of our agency.
💪 THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
You are a charismatic communicator who knows exactly how to get people on board with your bold ideas. You're an excellent designer, but your real superpower is your strategic mindset and ability to lead a multidisciplinary team to inspire them to become even better. You embrace bold, disruptive thinking and work hard to craft results everyone can be proud of. You're committed to making great work with an even greater impact and never settle for ordinary.
5+ years of experience in a senior design or leadership role at an agency specializing in brand identity
Proven leadership experience guiding design teams through a rebrand
Keen ability to translate business strategy into compelling visual storytelling and brand design systems
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale to clients and internal stakeholders
A strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in brand identity development. Note: portfolios centered around art direction for Advertising and Campaigns are irrelevant to our business model.
Very detail-oriented. Mention "Tacos" in your introduction to show us you read this and care about the details.
📌 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and inspire the design team in the development and execution of visual identity systems
Participate in and lead discovery activities to extract critical client insights
Oversee the entire design process, from concept to completion, including the implementation of visual identity systems across all brand touchpoints
Collaborate with the entire creative team, including strategist, copywriter, and project manager, to deliver cohesive solutions that exceed client expectations
Present design concepts to clients, articulating the vision and strategy behind the work
Mentor and guide your team, fostering a culture of creativity and professional growth
💰 WHY JOIN US
Fully remote position (studio in Scottsdale AZ for fans of IRL)
Opportunity to shape the future of design at Attic Salt and help us reach our vision of becoming one of most sought-after branding studios in the world
A collaborative and supportive work environment that values respect, creativity, and growth
Salary based on location & experience
3 weeks PTO
New client referral commission
$1000 continuing education credit
Sound like something you want to be a part of? Join the brand revolution.
💬 WEB & SOCIAL LINKS
https://atticsalt.co (please check out our work to see what we do before applying)