A Design Director leads our creative team, guiding the design process from start to finish. You will be responsible for coming up with fresh ideas, creating strong and appealing designs, offering expert advice, and inspiring your team. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. We've adopted a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Qualifications

Lots of experience leading design projects as a Design Director or similar senior role in a design agency, with a strong focus on FMCG packaging. Expert skills in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator, and the ability to teach others. An impressive portfolio showing recent work where you have led successful FMCG packaging projects from start to finish. Excellent knowledge of current design trends and what is coming next, applying this to effective packaging design. Great communication and presentation skills, able to explain design ideas clearly to clients and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead our creative team to develop new and exciting design solutions that meet client goals. Guide the team in exploring many different design ideas to ensure we discover the best ones. Develop and push for big, impactful ideas based on design plans and client briefs for packaging. Lead the creation of strong and unique design plans, especially for FMCG packaging. Work closely with our internal teams and clients, presenting design ideas clearly and with enthusiasm for branding and packaging. Guide and motivate other designers, helping them grow and do their best work.

Coley Porter Bell, a WPP company, is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr