Design Director

As a visionary Design Director at Monks, you will have the opportunity to lead and elevate global asset design capabilities. Your role will involve shaping the creative direction for international brands and steering a team of world-class designers, illustrators, animators, and art directors to deliver bold, innovative, and scalable design solutions. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead Global Design Vision: Define and oversee creative strategies for brands across diverse mediums, such as branding, digital, motion, and print. - Drive Innovation with AI & Emerging Tech: Utilize AI-driven design tools to push boundaries in efficiency and creativity. - Creative Leadership: Mentor and guide a global team, fostering a culture of design excellence and collaboration. - Quality & Consistency: Ensure creative output meets high aesthetic standards, aligns with brand guidelines, and delivers impact. - Strategic Partnering: Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to shape creative narratives and deliver world-class brand experiences. - Operational Mastery: Oversee design pipelines, optimize workflows, and ensure efficiency without compromising quality. - Creative Exploration: Continuously explore trends in design, AI, and technology to inspire innovative solutions for global campaigns. **Qualifications Required:** - Experience: 12+ years of design experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role. - AI & Tech Proficiency: Strong understanding of AI-powered design tools and ability to integrate them into workflows. - Design Mastery: Exceptional command of design tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, and After Effects. - Global Collaboration: Skilled at working with international teams, with excellent communication skills in English. - Creative Excellence: A portfolio demonstrating innovation and high-level craft across various design mediums. - Organizational Strength: Ability to manage complex projects and uphold best practices in asset management. - Leadership: Proven ability to mentor teams and align creative direction with business strategy. At Monks, you will be part of a global team working towards becoming the world's leading creative production partner. With a network of 8,000+ Monks across the globe, you will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of creativity, technology, and design innovation. Monks is committed to fostering a work environment that embraces diversity and empowers all individuals to freely express themselves. If you are ready to shape the future of design on a global scale and leverage the power of AI and emerging tech to redefine brand storytelling, Monks looks forward to meeting you.,