Senior Design Director – Freelance

📋 Description

• Take the lead in developing and refining visual design systems, signage, and brand applications.

• Ensure that all design projects align with the client's preferences, quality standards, and brand guidelines.

• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director to bring concepts to life through production-ready execution.

• Supervise a small team of designers and work with the Design Manager to ensure alignment and timely delivery.

• Offer prompt, clear creative feedback and establish quality assurance processes to uphold high design standards.

• Maintain efficient organization, handoffs, and version control for design files.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in providing graphic design direction at a senior level, preferably with leading tech brands or agencies in the Bay Area.

• Strong ability in systems thinking and a contemporary, polished design aesthetic.

• Expertise in typography, layout, visual identity implementation, and production design.

• Passion for precision, attention to detail, and quick design turnaround.

• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, with efficient workflow practices.

• Desired: Background in refining or standardizing signage programs.

• Familiarity with the tech event and brand landscape in San Francisco.

• Not suitable: Individuals focused solely on experiential/XM leadership without a strong foundation in graphic design direction.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.