Design Director
- Full-time
Company Description
At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are.
Jellyfish is a full service global digital agency, combining strategy, creative, data and media buying and planning expertise with technology under one integrated roof. With almost 2,000 Jellies across 38 offices worldwide, we are the unconventional global partner of the future. We understand both brand and activation. We ensure our clients reach, influence and connect with the right audiences and fans based on data that reveals the insights to provide exceptional creative solutions across any platform. In short, we create and deliver culturally relevant creativity that cuts through the clutter and sets hearts (and feeds) on fire. As part of the Brandtech Group we’re at the forefront of the deployment of GenAI tools across every aspect of what we do and in PencilPro we have the world’s No 1 generative AI platform, revolutionising the process of creative production, distribution and performance prediction. Fast Company Most Innovative Companies 2024.
Our CoE's will expand in 2025 to support all C&E activity across all US Clients enabling us to continue to deliver against our client roster to be competitive without compromising on our creative output. We are looking for top-tier talented individuals based in Mexico City to join our teams and continue to evolve our collective global community.
Job Description
We are hiring a Design Director who is accomplished in static and motion graphics, with experience creating compelling content for always-on social media channels for some of the world's best known brands. You'll be hands-on yourself but also lead a team of multi-discipline designers across our global offices. We are looking for a leader with the ability to bring organization and inspiration across the team and excels in collaborative environments, and has an excellent track record leading a team of designers to excel in their work.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple design projects and deliver assets while maintaining a high standard and quality.
- Familiar with high-volume static and video delivery QC processes.
- Use your creative vision and technical expertise will help shape the aesthetic of on-point, on-trend content spanning all social media platforms - and beyond.
- Deliver design assets across digital and social content along with any given touch point, including static posters, stunt mock-ups and deck design, stand-out templates, to more visually conceptual design explorations
- Conceptualize and communicate a narrative behind a design or motion design concept.
- Manage design assets and oversee a templated approach for eg. localization.
- Lead the charge in bringing visual excellence and design flair across a range of projects, static and motion.
- Support and guide designers as they manage varied and simultaneous work streams.
- Lead by example by bringing ideas to life
- Lad multiple projects according to each timeline.
- Keep up to date on the latest trends in design technology
- Spot, develop and create new design trends yourself.
- Communicate and share ideas while receiving feedback, aiming to rally a team and personally produce the best work that resonates with diverse audiences.
- Execute delivery of high-quality design of your own whilst also leading and inspiring a team of diverse designers to create exceptional work.
- Lead a team and support individual designers to provide a range of design solutions not only on brief, but beyond it.
- Present and convey your design ideas to your team, VP of Creative, and clients.
- Take onboard constructive criticism and evolve design solutions to ensure progress
Qualifications
- 9+ years of experience creating both static and motion design assets with the desire to keep evolving.
- Spanish and English proficiency
- Well versed in display/social media assets and editing existing visual assets.
- Proficient across the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), and Figma. 3D experience a bonus ex. Blender or After Effects.
- Experience creating digital / social assets for notable global clients.
- Experience following a clear brief from the creative team and ensuring your team of designers do the same.
- Passionate about design, art, and culture.
- Brand knowledgeable; you know when to add their style but can design within the right boundaries.
- An overall team player who understands the busy nature of working within an agency.
- Leadership/team management experience, respectful and collaborative approach.
Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.
Additional Information
Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.
💰 Reward: You'll receive a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary in addition to joining our discretionary annual bonus scheme.
💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.
📈 Growth, Your Way: Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses.
🏥 Health Insurance: We provide a private health insurance policy that includes visual and dental plan coverage.
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