Design Director
Salary Competitive Salary
Location Auckland
Consultant Maia Alexandra
JobRef 978310/001
Date posted 4 December 2017
22 Fanshawe Street Auckland 1010 Robert Walters
An exciting and challenging role for a leading global digital agency. You will be responsible for oversight and mentorship of the design team, making sure practices and outcomes are of the highest quality.
Overview of the company
A leading global digital agency with some high-profile clients in New Zealand. Follow a collaborative process of design, ensuring the user is at the centre. Outcome-focussed, user-focussed, innovative, and collaborative, this company has an amazing culture and rewards its employees with learning opportunities and flexibility.
About the role:
You will be a driven leader with excellent communication, mentorship, and management skills. Providing direction in the design and strategy space, you will work across a multitude of projects. With 6 direct design reports, you will be a team player and passionate about design.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure staff development is a priority – mentoring, promoting the transfer of knowledge.
- Set creative standards and processes – making sure they are used steadily.
- Ensure all projects are supported to the highest standard, and give special attention to individual projects as required.
- Liaising with stakeholders, clients, account leads, and Client Services Director.
Key Requirements:
- Graphic design background.
- Extensive experience with interactive design.
- Proven leadership skills in design practice introduction.
- Business, marketing, or advertising experience.
Career opportunities / selling points
An exciting opportunity to join a top-tier agency and work with a talented team in a collaborative environment.
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Maia Alexandra on 09 374 7346.