Associate Director for Design
3 weeks ago
Associate Director for Design (Design Director) Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is hiring an experienced creative leader who will guide the growth, quality, and impact of our design practice. As a people manager and a strategic contributor, this role balances oversight of the design team while shaping how design solutions advance client goals across industries. As Associate Director for Design, you will build trust with clients, mentor and elevate design talent, and collaborate closely with peers across communications and digital. You will set the tone for how our design-driven public affairs firm executes, ensuring creative output is innovative and aligned to client needs. Core Functions Team Leadership & People Management (40%): Oversee the firms design team, provide mentorship, guidance, and clear expectations; play a central role in talent development including hiring, onboarding, and coaching designers at all levels; foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and creative excellence. Client & Project Leadership (30%): Serve as a key design lead across client engagements, ensuring deliverables meet the highest standards of creativity and strategic alignment; represent the design function in client discussions, build trust with stakeholders, and partner with strategy leads to integrate design into broader firm offerings; take on select design assignments directly when they strengthen the teams capacity and output. Strategic Design Direction (30%): Establish and maintain design standards, systems, and workflows that allow the firm to scale while maintaining quality; drive innovation across branding, digital experiences, and visual storytelling; combine hands?on design with big?picture direction to push creative boundaries while staying rooted in client objectives. Qualifications 710 years of professional design experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role. Background in brand, digital, or visual communication design; agency or consultancy experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated success leading and mentoring creative teams including mid? and senior?level designers. Strong portfolio showcasing ability to elevate brand and communication outcomes through design. Skilled at balancing client needs with creative integrity and communicating designs value to non?design stakeholders. Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) and awareness of emerging tools, including AI. Bachelors degree in Design, Visual Communication or related field required; Masters degree a plus. Benefits & Compensation Base salary range: $110,000 to $145,000 per year. Benefits include bonus eligibility, unlimited PTO, paid family leave, healthcare, dental, and 401(k) with company match. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Associate Design Director
4 weeks ago
New York, United States Fourth Floor Full timeOur client, an apparel company, is looking for an Associate Design Director to join their team in NYC!ResponsibilitiesLead the design vision for Women’s/Juniors sportswear tops and dresses, ensuring trend-right, brand-appropriate product aligned with the Creative Director’s direction.Manage and mentor a design team, providing clear creative guidance,...
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Associate Design Director
1 week ago
New York, New York, United States Caraway Home Full time $100,000 - $120,000The Opportunity:The Associate Design Director will drive Caraway's brand design systems and lead design across campaigns, packaging, and day-to-day execution for all major marketing channels. Partnering closely with the Creative Director and Art Director, this role ensures that Caraway's visual identity is consistently and elegantly translated into...
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Associate Director, Exhibition Design
3 weeks ago
New York, United States American Museum of Natural History Full timeJoin to apply for the Associate Director, Exhibition Design role at American Museum of Natural History. American Museum of Natural History provided pay range This range is provided by American Museum of Natural History. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $115,000.00/yr -...
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Associate Director, Solution Design
3 weeks ago
New York, United States Oscar Health Full timeAssociate Director, Solution Design – Oscar Health Join to apply for the Associate Director, Solution Design role at Oscar Health. Overview Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring an Associate Director, Solution Design to join our +Oscar team. Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving...
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Associate Design Director
3 weeks ago
New York, NY, United States Fourth Floor Full timeOur client, an apparel company, is looking for an Associate Design Director to join their team in NYC! Lead the design vision for Women’s/Juniors sportswear tops and dresses, ensuring trend-right, brand-appropriate product aligned with the Creative Director’s direction. Manage and mentor a design team, providing clear creative guidance, workflow...
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Associate Design Director
3 weeks ago
New York, NY, United States Fourth Floor Full timeOur client, an apparel company, is looking for an Associate Design Director to join their team in NYC! Responsibilities Lead the design vision for Women’s/Juniors sportswear tops and dresses, ensuring trend-right, brand-appropriate product aligned with the Creative Director’s direction. Manage and mentor a design team, providing clear creative guidance,...
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Associate Design Director
3 weeks ago
New York, NY, United States Fourth Floor Full timeOur client, an apparel company, is looking for an Associate Design Director to join their team in NYC! Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description. Lead the design vision for Women's/Juniors sportswear tops and dresses, ensuring trend-right,...
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Associate Creative Director
15 hours ago
New York, United States Headway - Design & Development Full timeAssociate Creative Director Headway's mission is to build a new mental health care system everyone can access. We've built technology that helps people find great therapists with the first software-enabled national network of providers accepting insurance. One in four people in the US have a treatable mental health condition, but the majority of providers...
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Associate Design Director
3 weeks ago
New York, United States Sapient Corporation Full timeAssociate Design Director - UIWe are looking for a design leader that is a master of crafting exceptional experience for our clients. The Associate Director of UI Design will lead multidisciplinary teams to design high-end solutions that bring impact to both users and business goals. Their design systems will also lay the foundation for future innovation and...
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Associate Director, Exhibition Design
2 weeks ago
New York, United States American Museum of Natural History Full timeThe American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.The Exhibition department is seeking...
