Design Director - Global Boutique Branding Agency

​THE CLIENT

The Client is a Global Boutique Branding Agency that stands for Best in class work and that has a proven track record of success across the globe.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The DD will create a proactive, actionable vision that can inspire & direct excellent creative execution. He or she is the connector between strategy and tactile execution from brief to project completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with ECD  in developing appropriate project plan, process and tools 

• Know when to drive vision, while being flexible enough to recognize and elevate new ideas 

• Deep understanding of all strategic tools and partners with the CS on consumer insights, competitive landscapes, IDC development, brand architecture

• Be a multi-category thought leader

• Leads client-facing idea building sessions & demonstrate design leadership in collaborative brainstorms (e.g. ideas, sketches, positive team encouragement) in partnership with CS 

• Leads the development of a new brand positioning (with all required components) & as well as the creation of new brand identity systems 

• Confidently prepare & deliver brand, initiative or pitch presentations 

• Brand ownership at a team and client level: responsible for all key decisions, ongoing brand development and all brand level conversations 

• Provide inspiration and direction to encourage quality ideas and execution that delivers on brief objectives 

• Encourages & demonstrates problem solving & design thinking to deliver quality solutions every time