Design Director
Elevate Sports Ventures
- Salt Lake City, UT Nashville, TN
- $75,000-125,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Set the creative direction and vision for the design team, ensuring that it aligns with the company's goals and values.
- Inspire and mentor designers, fostering their growth and creativity.
- Oversee the execution of design projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality work.
- Establish and maintain design guidelines and standards.
- Recruit, train and manage a team of designers, including graphic designers, UX/UI designers, and other design professionals.
- Delegate tasks, assign projects, and manage workloads to optimize team performance.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and senior leadership, to understand project requirements and objectives.
- Ensure that design projects are aligned with marketing strategies and product development timelines.
- Present design concepts and ideas to clients, articulating the rationale behind design decisions.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive design strategy that reflects the company's brand identity and long-term goals.
- Stay updated on design trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
- Review and approve design deliverables to ensure they meet quality and brand standards.
- Conduct design critiques and provide constructive feedback to improve design work.
- Bachelor's or Master's in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
- Proven experience in design leadership roles with a portfolio demonstrating a range of design projects.
- Proficiency in design software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, etc.
- Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and user experience design.
- Exceptional project management and communication skills.
- Must be able to travel on a need basis
- Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and a strong aesthetic sense.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Full Time, Exempt
- $75,000 -$125,000
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance + FSA, HSA, and more
- 401k Employer Match after meeting eligibility requirements
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Ability to travel as needed.
- Location: Salt Lake City, UT; Nashville, TN; Charlotte, NC or remote