Director of Design

The role

The Director of Design sets the creative vision and leads the design team to deliver work consistent with the brand and quality standards. You will provide art and design direction on high-profile projects and manage designers, stakeholders, and vendors.

What you will do

• Provide art and design direction for print and digital projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop designers at all levels.
• Set the creative vision and design strategy.
• Present and defend creative concepts to stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Serve as steward of the ADF brand.
• Manage team resources and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Engage, direct, and manage freelance designers and creative vendors.
• Inspire fresh and modern design.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of professional design experience, including significant experience providing art and design direction and managing creative teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Exceptional art and design direction, branding, and strategic thinking with a strong portfolio.
• In-depth knowledge of typography, color, and print production.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, team members, and freelancers.
• Excellent leadership, team management, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.

Nice to have

• Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) certification

Benefits

• 100% covered medical and dental insurance
• Medical and dependent care reimbursement
• Paid disability
• Long-term care
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays each year

Before you apply

• Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

About the company

Alliance Defending Freedom protects religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights.