Luci · 1 month ago
Luci - Director of Graphic Design
Lincolnwood, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $110K/yr
10+ years expLuci is a company that designs immersive experiences for museums, cultural spaces, and brands. The Director of Graphic Design will manage the graphic design department, ensuring creative excellence and overseeing project workflows while mentoring the design team.
Interior Design
Responsibilities
Responsible for the Graphic Design department leading its commitment in delivering industry-leading solutions and practices
Collaborates with department leaders to define process and establish effective and efficient studio workflow
The voice of the internal and external Luci graphic branded materials, that aligns with Luci values
Works with the Chief of Staff, other department leads, and other leadership to develop metrics (quantitative and qualitative) for tracking team and project performance
Fosters a collaborative environment in being an excellent communicator, guide, and by enabling staff to learn and develop their technical graphic design skills with clear and specific expectations
Assigns graphic design team members to projects based on areas of strength and opportunities for further growth development
Provides leadership and support to all members of the graphic design team for general quality control oversight and problem solving
Encourages and provides resources for the team to remain current, grow, and be on the pulse of design
Evaluates department efficiencies; assess, intake feedback and propose system improvements; helps the team assess client and internal feedback with a proactive and practical approach
Collaborates with other project leads to distribute workload to appropriate team members, maximizing resources while simultaneously providing growth opportunities for team members
Research and implement new strategies to enhance technical skills and delivery of product amongst team members
Continuously work with other studio leads to improve processes
Support and maintain a culture of respect and honesty
Encourage and establish best practices for team growth and individual autonomy through leading by example, conducting regular team check ins, and providing team members with actionable feedback
Elevates the quality of all external graphic deliverables, maintaining a high-level of sophistication, refinement, and attention to detail
Oversees the establishment and execution of project typographic graphics standards and hierarchical approaches
Work with graphic design team members to ensures that all of their deliverables best represent the conceptual and strategic goals of their projects
Encourages creative problem-solving based on provided assets, budgets or limitations
Keeping a close eye on the continued developed of Luci brand collateral and business development materials, ensuring they are on-trend, relevant and representative of Luci brand values
Maintains a well-integrated design team that keeps each project cohesive, relevant, accessible, on trend, and on brand
Responsible for project design, leadership, and ongoing team communication through the life of a project
Collaborations with Interpretive and 3D projects lead on establishing the design concept and look and feel of a space through the use of finishes, color and composition
Evaluates and manages graphic project budgets
Establishes and manages team project templates, style guides, and workflow for all assigned projects
Develop clear communication guides and communication flow within the team|Establish clear tasks to team members, manage calendar deadlines, and conduct regular check-ins
Act as a liaison between Graphics, Strategy, Exhibit Design teams and Project Managers to ensure successful execution of project and client goals
Manage expectations and output from external design vendors, media partners and freelancers, providing guidance and direction
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field
Experience of at least 10 years in environmental and exhibition graphic design
Experience in a leadership or management role, including supervising a design team, managing projects, and overseeing the creative process from concept to completion
Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Knowledge of emerging design tools and technologies is also beneficial
Strong verbal and written communication skills are important for interacting with team members, clients, and other stakeholders
Leadership skills, including the ability to provide constructive feedback, mentorship, and guidance to team members
Experience in project management, including the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively
Experience in shaping the overall creative direction of a brand or organization
Strategic thinking and the ability to align design initiatives with broader business goals
Benefits
Healthcare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits—starting on the first of the month following your date of hire.
Weekly pay, every Friday
A generous Flexible Time Off (FTO) plan
Eight paid company holidays
401(k) program with a 4% company match
Paid parental and marital leave
Company
Luci
Luci designs experiences for museums and brands.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Luci has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
AJ Goehle
Chief Executive Officer & Principal
David Whitemyer
Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships
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