Design Director (Temp to Perm)

co: is a creative and strategic transformation partner for purpose-led organizations. We help our clients put purpose into practice — not just defining what they stand for, but also infusing it into everything they do, inside and outside their organization. Not just because that’s good for the world, but because it’s good for business too.  The role As we continue to elevate our brand capabilities, we're seeking an accomplished Design Director to join our team. We are looking for a proactive self-starter that can elevate our creative caliber and develop strategic brand identities, immersive systems and brand activations that action our purpose-led ethos. Who you are We’re seeking a Design Director adept at blending creativity with strategic insight, ensuring project objectives align with brand standards and upholding creative caliber. You will be instrumental in guiding the creative delivery across multiple brands and championing the power of design to build iconic, meaningful, and memorable brands. Organized and a natural problem solver, you exhibit attention to detail and an interest in all things creative. Enthusiastic, ego-free, positive, and a pleasant teammate. You possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate appropriately with the Strategy and Client Engagement teams. What you'll do In this role, you'll be reporting into the Head of Design. As a Design Director, you will be a key driver in delivering award-winning, strategic creative work and will be comfortable in this client-facing role. You’ll work closely alongside the Head of Design to grow the creative offering at co:, ensuring all projects reflect our creative standards and exemplify executional detail. You will oversee the creative day-to-day on projects, looking beyond the client brief to find meaningful solutions for client challenges. You will facilitate team creative reviews and maintain project traction alongside the design team. You’re a natural multi-tasker who can juggle multiple projects, ensuring you are hitting the brief every time and meeting deadlines within the given timeframe. What you've done Previous experience working in a similar agency environment as a Design Director or you are an accomplished Senior Designer looking for your next challenge. Agency experience is a plus with proficiency in Adobe programs such as Illustrator and Photoshop alongside Figma. We require 5+ years of overseeing and providing direction to multi-disciplinary design teams. You have experience managing interns, designers, and senior designers, providing coaching, constructive, and honest feedback to build confidence. You possess a deep understanding of the design processes and corporate branding for global businesses. You’re on the cusp of design trends and innovation, with an understanding of the latest AI tools and best practices in the industry. Caring for our community The co: community is deeply committed to continuing to build a diverse and inclusive workplace for all to thrive. We value and honor those with different backgrounds, unique perspectives, and believe that inclusive organizations build better teams and produce better work. We are a people-centered business that seeks to create safe spaces, lead by example, and make a positive impact on the world. co: is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and we value a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, socioeconomic status, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Our working model We support different modes of working – be it hybrid, remote first or otherwise, and we are constantly experimenting with new approaches to ensure that the model we are working within is fulfilling to our teams and clients. For those based in New York, we have two anchor days per week. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, we ask that everyone comes to the office. For those that do not live in NYC, we ask that they come to New York for one week per quarter and travel for client meetings.