Creative Director

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Job Title: Creative Director

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 annually

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

Reports To: Partner & Principal

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Creative Director to lead the design vision and oversee the successful planning and delivery of projects for our New York Studio. This hybrid role combines high-level creative leadership with strong project oversight across all phases—from concept to implementation. You will collaborate with partners, principals, designers, and clients on a wide range of built environment projects, including signage, wayfinding, and experiential graphic design (EGD).

Key Responsibilities

Inspire and lead the creative vision across multiple projects and teams.

Guide conceptual development, storytelling, and design briefs that align with client goals.

Oversee design quality through reviews at all phases.

Mentor and support junior to intermediate designers through development.

Facilitate internal design workshops and client presentations.

Ensure consistent, innovative use of materials, methods, and creative techniques.

Contribute to the evolution of internal creative standards and knowledge sharing.

Support studio culture through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and team-building.

Project Oversight & Management

Manage multiple concurrent projects from schematic design to post-construction.

Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and resourcing plans with coordinators and directors.

Collaborate with leadership and design teams to track milestones and deliverables.

Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure alignment and smooth communication.

Coordinate documentation, technical drawings, and submittals with design teams.

Apply construction knowledge to assess constructibility, compliance, and risk.

Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and contractual obligations.

Team & Client Development

Contribute to business development efforts, including proposals, networking, and client outreach.

Assist in hiring, onboarding, and performance management of team members.

Promote a collaborative, communicative, and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Architecture, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in experiential graphic design, wayfinding, or related disciplines.

Proven project management experience within the built environment.

Strong design portfolio showcasing leadership in strategy, concept, and execution.

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Familiarity with construction processes and contract administration is an asset.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Experience working in a professional design consultancy or multidisciplinary studio preferred.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Design

Industries

Design Services and Architecture and Planning

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

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