Department: Design
Company Overview
Our client is a pioneering AI technology company with a mission to scale intelligence for human benefit. They develop and deploy advanced AI models for developers and enterprises, enabling innovative applications in content generation, semantic search, and intelligent systems. Their technology is driving the widespread adoption of AI across industries.
The company culture emphasizes excellence, innovation, and customer value. They bring together world-class talent across research, engineering, and design disciplines who are passionate about their craft and believe in the power of diverse perspectives to build exceptional products.
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Design Director to join their team. This role requires creative ideation, rapid iteration, and a passion for craft and polish, along with the ability to provide thoughtful feedback and mentorship to design staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of brand strategy and visual identity, with deep experience in guiding projects from conceptualization to final release.
Responsibilities
- Help lead the creative and design process to drive the direction and evolution of the company’s visual identity
- Collaborate with the design team and stakeholders in marketing and engineering
- Create novel yet polished experiences through collaboration with internal teams and external creative partners
- Maintain and evolve the brand and its touchpoints including guidelines and visual assets
- Support the growth of the entire design team through mentorship
Qualifications
- 7+ years in design, art direction and/or creative direction, preferably in both startup and larger tech companies (agency experience is a plus)
- Strong portfolio showcasing your design process, problem-solving skills, and the impact of your work
- Proficiency in modern design software including Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience in providing feedback and direction to creative partners including photographers, 3D artists, animators, illustrators, strategists, and copywriters
- Experience in directing strategists and copywriters is also a plus
Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all qualifications, we encourage qualified candidates to apply who are passionate about making an impact in an innovative environment with dedicated teammates.
Our client values diversity and has created an inclusive work environment welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Accommodation requests during the recruitment process can be arranged.
Benefits
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology
- Weekly meal benefits and in-office dining options
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits with mental health support
- Generous parental leave benefits for eligible employees
- Personal enrichment allowances for wellness and professional development
- Offices in major cities with some flexibility
- 6 weeks of vacation