The Design Director is a key leadership position within the agency, connecting the customer experience at every touchpoint with the agency’s creative expertise.
This role will be a fervent advocate for the embrace and seamless blend of the physical and digital experience, bringing a consultative and real-world mindset to branded ecosystems.
Job Description
The Design Director strategically influences every step of the consumer journey, creating a physical experience to achieves the goals and business performance metrics of our clients and partners through collaborating with the Innovation & Strategy, and Creative
- Develops the information architecture and framework that will inform creative solutions and allow the organization and our clients to make fact-based decisions as it relates to immersive digital technology.
- Develops insight-driven strategies for omni-channel retail, digital retail integration, e-commerce, and social media projects, with technology and financial responsibility for the planning and implementation of solutions.
- Develops methodology for design, development, and delivery of digital projects within the established creative design process.
- Drives business growth through the development and execution of transformative innovations and solutions that complement and parallel traditional brick and mortar channels.
- Champions and inspires the creative and design process, providing value added expertise and support in the development of creative design solutions that embrace innovative technologies.
- Identifies and builds relationships with strategic partners for digital content development, software development, audio and video design and integration, content management solutions, and custom fabrication and installation.
- Partners with organizational leadership to identify, develop, and implement strategic solutions for obstacles and opportunities for innovation so the business continues to grow.
- As part of the leadership team, manages and influences the ongoing financial performance to generate year-on-year revenue growth.
- Builds a strong partnership with Business Development leaders to develop the new business pipeline, driving strategic bets, informing target and aspirational goals, and participating in pitching and winning new business.
- Acts as a trusted advisor to key clients, successfully cultivating value added relationships and extending business through strong account management.
- Uncovers and mines new opportunities via our existing network and 3rd party partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, advertising, or a related field
- At least 7-10 years of experience in a senior design role, with a strong portfolio showcasing design leadership and expertise
- Stellar creativity and vision to turn briefs into compelling projects
- Excellent time-management, organizational, and analytical skills
- Great collaboration and communication skills
- Good team player and able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Here at Havas, we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job.
*Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*
