Madeo · 4 weeks ago
Design Director (Brand & Web)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expMadeo is an award-winning brand and web design & development agency focused on social impact. They are seeking a Design Director to lead their design practice across branding and web projects, mentor the design team, and build strong client relationships.
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Responsibilities
Lead design on mission-driven projects: You’ll be the creative lead on brand identity and website redesign projects for organizations and institutions working to make a positive impact. Some projects you’ll design directly, collaborating with branding, motion, and UX/UI designers. Others you’ll guide from a strategic level, coaching designers as they lead the work. You’ll coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, keeping teams aligned and work moving forward thoughtfully
Grow and support our design team: As a people manager, you’ll mentor designers at different stages of their careers, helping them develop their skills, find their creative voice, and advance professionally. You’ll be comfortable giving thoughtful feedback and critique that challenges and encourages growth. You’ll foster a collaborative, welcoming culture that values each person’s contributions and supports everyone’s development
Partner as a leader across disciplines: You’ll work hand-in-hand with strategists, engineers, project managers, and operations team members to ensure our work is thoughtful, cohesive, and delivered with care. You’ll bring a proactive, hands-on approach to collaboration that helps the whole team navigate challenges and find solutions together. Your organizational skills and good judgment will help coordinate complex projects across disciplines
Build meaningful client relationships: You’ll be a confident, trusted partner to clients—from project kickoff through long-term engagements. You’ll guide conversations about design direction, present work with clarity and conviction, and help clients see new possibilities for their brand and digital presence
Qualification
Required
Strong design management experience for more than 4 years as a people manager to other designers, with demonstrated ability to give constructive feedback and develop designers across various career stages
At least 10 years of professional design experience, with majority of that in an agency setting, with a portfolio showcasing expertise in branding and web design, ideally with some experience with design for organizations or institutions
Strong examples of editorial design, mission or issue-based communication work
Demonstrated expertise in projects where digital-first branding and website redesigns are deeply connected
Experience leading design projects with multiple designers in a team setting, with strong organizational and coordination skills
Confidence in working directly with clients as a creative partner on both individual projects and long-term relationships
Genuine interest in social impact and working with progressive nonprofit organizations
A curious, strategic approach to design challenges and team development
Benefits
Up to 5% additional income through 401k employer match (after 3 months of employment)
7% to 15% of additional tentative income through discretionary end of year profit sharing and bonuses
Generous health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
Employer matched donations to causes you care about
Flexible PTO in addition to federal and team-wide days off
A work culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and growth
Remote work from home with weekly in-person meetings with coworkers or clients
Company
Madeo
A multidisciplinary team of management consultants, strategists, designers, and engineers.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ramy Nagy
Founder & Creative Director
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