Design Director (Freelance)

Company DescriptionHi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com .Job DescriptionAs a Design Director you lead a team of designers from project conceptualization to completion, with a focus on design. You often oversee several projects at a time ensuring all projects meet the highest level of professionalism. You often lead the design requirements of new business pitches.Your specialty: You live and breathe all things design and provide leadership, train and mentor Design Leads. Responsibilities:

Fosters a collaborative, agile and innovative environment.

Leads design team to ensure high- quality work.

Inspires, motivates and mentors design team.

Gives continuous feedback to peers.

Directs the creation and implementation of design concepts, design systems, presentation decks and storyboards.

Experienced in mobile app design, and familiar with Google Material Design and Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines.

Oversees asset creation, production, photo retouching and enhancements.

Partners with team members to ensure projects meet objectives.

Prepares for, and leads, workshops/ brainstorming sessions.

Participates in new business initiatives.Develops tools to improve internal processes.

Client-facing representative for design-related presentations.

Ensures deadlines, timetables and approval procedures are adhered to.

QAs work for consistency, accuracy and functionality.

Qualifications

Exceptional portfolio that includes strong design systems thinking.

Highly skilled and proficient at service and e-commerce design.

Expert command of standard design and layout applications.

Advanced understanding of the digital landscape.

Expert knowledge of all steps required in the creative development process.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in design, fine arts, or related field.

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Sketch

Additional InformationAt Publicis Groupe, we offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period. Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact hrcomplianceusms@publicis.com .All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Compensation Range: $100 - $110 /hr. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. This role may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. This role may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 4/5/2024.