Global Head of Design

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Define and oversee the visual design vision and strategic direction for OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science.
• Conceptualize, design, and deliver exceptional visual identities and creative assets that effectively communicate brand stories.
• Utilize cutting-edge design techniques and emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance creative workflows and elevate design standards.
• Lead the creation and development of powerful branding initiatives, engaging digital designs, and visually impactful presentations.
• Mentor, inspire, and nurture a collaborative and innovative design team, fostering creative excellence and professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, strategy, and operations teams to ensure all design outputs align seamlessly with business objectives and brand guidelines.
• Manage the end-to-end creative design process, ensuring high-quality outcomes from concept through final execution.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, new technologies, and design best practices, applying insights to continually refine and improve creative outcomes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of proven leadership experience as a Design Director or senior-level design professional within media, advertising, or marketing sectors.
• Strong conceptual, strategic, and innovative design thinking, with a record of delivering outstanding visual solutions across various media platforms.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects), PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, and Canva.
• A robust portfolio showcasing exceptional branding, visual identity design, digital assets, and experiential design projects.
• Deep understanding of visual storytelling, design principles, and media agency dynamics.
• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, capable of articulating compelling design concepts and inspiring high-performing creative teams.
• Passionate about pushing visual design boundaries to create memorable and impactful brand communications.

Nice to Have

• Experience with emerging technologies and AI in design workflows.
• Knowledge of media agency operations and media strategy.

Qualifications

• Educational background is not explicitly specified in the description.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Vacation days
• Sick days
• Personal days
• Paid parental leave
• Paid medical leave
• STD/LTD insurance benefits