Director, Design

Summary

Join Axios, a leading media company, as their Director, Design! Lead the strategic vision and evolution of the visual advertising experience across all Axios platforms. You will establish a distinct visual tone and creative identity, guide designers, and build scalable design processes. Collaborate with creative and revenue stakeholders to identify new product innovations and creative enhancements. This role requires 6+ years of design leadership experience in media or advertising, proven ability to conceptualize big ideas, and demonstrated design experience across UX, video, and experiential. Axios offers a competitive salary, robust benefits, and a positive work environment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in a design leadership role within a media or advertising organization
• Proven ability to conceptualize and ideate big ideas while guiding designers in bringing them to life
• Demonstrated design experience across UX, video and experiential
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate creative decisions to internal and external stakeholders
• Mastery of industry-standard design software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma
• Available online portfolio showcasing creative expertise and successful campaigns

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of ad experiences across web, newsletters, social, events, and video
• Establish a distinct visual tone and a recognizable creative identity for Axios Creative House productions
• Guide designers in conceptualizing and executing innovative ideas that push creative boundaries
• Build and optimize scalable design processes within the Creative House to ensure efficiency and creativity thrive
• Reimagine campaign deliverables to clearly communicate the creative approach and rationale to clients
• Partner with creative and revenue stakeholders to identify opportunities for new product innovations and creative enhancements
• Provide strategic design feedback to internal and external creators to amplify the impact of branded experiences
• Act as a design ambassador, effectively communicating visual choices and strategies to stakeholders at all levels

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leveraging Webflow or Ceros

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
• Dental and vision coverage
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
• One mental health day per quarter
• Annual learning and development stipend
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services through Headspace
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
• Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
• Virtual company-sponsored social events
• A strong and positive work environment
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture