Design Director

Overview

The Design Director is a hands‑on design leader who turns complex business and customer needs into clear, compelling creative work. You’ll partner closely with Strategy, Account, Creative, and Production, to deliver high‑quality work that meets brand standards. 

 

You will flex both your leadership and execution skills, leading projects through each step of the design process from concepting through final execution, all while remaining deeply involved in the craft.

 

Responsibilities

• Lead design from early concepts through final delivery, staying hands‑on throughout
• Collaborate early with cross‑functional partners to ensure design is built in from the start
• Own design quality across brand, digital, and campaign work, using design systems and guidelines
• Design alongside your team, giving clear, practical feedback and direction
• Balance multiple projects with speed, rigor, and strong attention to detail
• Present work confidently to senior stakeholders, clearly explaining design decisions
• Treat the brief as a starting point and push toward smarter, more distinctive solutions
• Create a supportive, inclusive environment where good ideas can come from anywhere

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands‑on design experience (agency, in‑house, or both)
• Experience working on financial services brands is strongly preferred, but not mandatory
• Strong foundation in design systems, typography, layout, color, and accessibility
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; comfortable working within brand guidelines
• Motion design and/or 3D experience is a plus
• A portfolio that shows strong craft, clear thinking, and problem‑solving
• High standards, sharp attention to detail, and genuine passion for the work

Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

 

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

 

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 

Compensation Range: USD $129,485.00 - USD $207,324.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/25/2026.