Design Director, AI

Jellyfish

. Lead and inspire a globally dispersed design team, fostering a strong sense of community and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality work.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $134,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and inspire a globally dispersed design team, fostering a strong sense of community and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality work.
Regularly check in with designers to support their professional development, providing guidance to ensure design excellence.
Actively participate in project reviews, collaborating with the project team to ensure that all briefs are met and creative output aligns with client expectations.
Lead weekly design huddles and ensure open communication channels within the design community.
Attend monthly meetings with the Creative and Experience Network to stay aligned with overall creative strategies and initiatives.
Oversee the production and adaptation of content across multiple channels, ensuring that both static and motion graphics meet brand guidelines and project requirements.
Utilize AI tools such as Pencil Pro to streamline the design process, adapting content efficiently and maintaining high creative standards for both static and motion designs.
Ensure the integration of Pencil Pro's capabilities for generating and iterating design assets quickly, enabling the team to optimize workflows and speed up the adaptation process.
Maintain proficiency in design tools, including Figma as well as Adobe Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator). Experience in 3D design (e.g., Blender) considered a plus.
Collaborate closely with creative teams and project managers to ensure briefs are clearly understood and executed.
Lead by example, providing hands-on design leadership and delivering high-quality assets while mentoring your team members.
Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery without compromising on quality.
Stay up-to-date with design, technology, and social media trends to inspire and guide the team.
Ensure designs are adaptable to various platforms, including social media and digital touch points, while maintaining consistency with brand identity.
Provide constructive feedback and revisions in a timely manner, pushing the boundaries of creativity while staying aligned with client needs.
Create, review, and optimize content for localization and adapt assets for different regions while keeping the brand message intact.
Maintain a high level of organization in project management, ensuring clear and efficient workflows.
Able to step in to resolve issues with projects either internally or externally.
Present ideas and design solutions to internal teams, VPs of Creative, and clients, ensuring clarity and impact in every presentation.
Cultivate a creative environment where feedback is welcome, and continuous improvement is encouraged.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in a relevant design role within an agency or brand environment.
Proven success working with globally recognized brands, adapting design solutions to fit diverse markets.
Expertise in design tools including Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
Strong proficiency in motion design and video editing, with a solid understanding of 3D animation tools (e.g., Blender) considered a bonus.
Extensive experience in producing digital and social assets, both static and motion, for global audiences.
Proven track record of leading and mentoring diverse design teams across multiple time zones.
Strong understanding of visual storytelling, with the ability to transform complex concepts into clear and engaging designs.
In-depth knowledge of social media and paid media design best practices.
Creative problem solver, able to push design briefs and deliver innovative solutions.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Strong communicator, comfortable presenting design concepts and guiding a team through feedback and revisions.
A keen eye for design trends, tech innovations, and cultural references, ensuring your work stays on-point and ahead of the curve.
Familiarity with AI-driven tools like Pencil Pro for content adaptation and optimization across projects, ensuring efficiency and alignment with brand guidelines.
Able to adapt to and lead in a fast-paced environment, taking on multiple projects and responsibilities while maintaining a high level of inspiration and organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme and 401k retirement plan.
Have peace of mind with our healthcare, vision and dental insurance, plus short and long-term disability and life cover.
Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.
Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to Jellyfish Learn.
Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers.

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Hard Skills & Tools

motion designvideo editing3D animationvisual storytellingcontent localizationdesign excellenceproject managementcreative problem solvingdesign adaptationhigh-quality asset delivery

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationorganizationcollaborationcreativityfeedback provisiontime managementinspirationcommunity building