Creative Director of Brand Design

Benefits

• Ample paid time off to recharge and reset
• 401K with traditional and Roth options plus employer match
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental and life insurance premiums for employees
• Optional vision, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity leave

Monigle supports a culture that embraces feedback and creative risk taking. The role is anchored in onsite collaboration in New York, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and career growth within a supportive creative community.

Role overview

Based in New York, the Creative Director of Brand Design leads the growth of the design practice and guides the creative vision to translate brand strategy into human-centered experiences across client engagements. This leadership role shapes how teams work together to deliver meaningful brand systems and activations.

Responsibilities

• Shape the Future: guide the growth of the design practice and push the boundaries of modern design systems
• Lead the Work: manage medium-to-large engagements from foundational visual identities and motion systems to intricate digital and physical brand activations
• Translate Strategy: convert abstract strategic thinking into distinctive visual identities that connect emotionally
• Collaborate & Infuse: partner cross-functionally to weave design thinking into every project, co-creating with other departments and clients
• Champion Culture: participate in a culture of feedback and empower designers to take creative risks
• Mentor & Grow: coach junior and senior designers, supporting career development and leadership skills
• Partner with Clients: listen to client teams to clarify needs and demonstrate how design drives business value

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional design experience in a creative team environment, with brand, digital, or integrated agency background
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with deep understanding of layout and typography and a vision for directing teams to translate visuals into motion and 3D using AI-enabled workflows
• A proven portfolio showing leadership of visual work for national and global brands
• A self-starter who can lead projects, manage timelines, and navigate ambiguity with composure
• Collaborative spirit and a belief that great work emerges from diverse perspectives
• A visionary outlook and enthusiasm for shaping the direction of a growing studio and the future of branding

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Figma

Salary and location

Location: New York, NY (onsite)

Salary: USD 120,000 - 150,000 per year

Final salary will be determined based on seniority, merit, geographic location, education, training and experience.