Design Director

Starcom Mediavest Group Germany Gmbh

$120K — $150K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of design experience, especially with new business teams; agency background preferred.
  • Experience managing others is a significant advantage.
  • Portfolio showcasing exceptional presentation work, layout design, and branding.
  • Expertise in PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Cloud is required.
  • Familiar with AI tools for image/video generation and ideation.
  • Strong ability to communicate with leadership and executive teams based on briefs.
  • Flexible schedule to handle the demands of global pitch cycles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and creation of high-level PowerPoint templates and presentations for major pitches.
  • Concept and create pitch theater and immersive meeting experiences for top-tier brands.
  • Partner with new business teams, executives, and global leadership to develop winning design concepts.
  • Design bespoke print materials and digital collateral for high-profile pitches and programs.
  • Manage and mentor a dedicated designer to support workflows.
  • Assist in innovating design processes and ideation workflows, leveraging AI for efficiency.
  • Champion brand standards and ensure elite graphic quality for new business efforts.
  • Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously to meet strict deadlines.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Disability benefits and 401K options.
  • Parental and family care leave, along with family forming assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Flexible time off to accommodate diverse needs.
Full Job Description
Our team is looking for a full-time Design Director to support Publicis Groupe's Global Marketing practice, with a specific focus on driving new business growth. This role is instrumental in winning key revenue opportunities by designing world-class visual presentations and immersive meeting experiences for the world's largest brands.

We are looking for a passionate hybrid creative with a sharp, strategic mindset who can translate complex briefs into high-stakes creative that inspires both leadership and prospective clients. The ideal candidate prioritizes the fast-paced demands of new business, valuing both speed and quality without sacrificing either.

Responsibilities

  • Pitch Leadership: Lead the design and creation of high-level PowerPoint templates and full-scale presentations for major pitches.
  • Pitch Theater & Experiences: Concept and create pitch theater and strategic experiential elements for meetings with top-tier brands to ensure a best-in-class environment.
  • Executive Partnership: Partner directly with new business teams, executives, and global leadership to develop winning design concepts for the most significant global and regional pitches.
  • Multichannel Collateral: Concept and create bespoke print materials and digital collateral specifically tailored for high-profile pitches and programs.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a dedicated designer assigned to support your workflows.
  • Workflow Innovation: Assist in building new approaches to design work and ideation workflows, including the use of AI to save time during intense pitch cycles.
  • Brand Quality: Act as a champion of brand standards and maintain the elite graphic aesthetic and quality required for Publicis' new business efforts.
  • Deadline Management: Efficiently manage and execute multiple high-priority projects at once to meet strict pitch deadlines.


Qualifications

  • Experience: 10+ years of design experience, with a strong background working with new business teams; agency experience is preferred.
  • Management: Prior experience managing others is a significant plus.
  • Portfolio: A portfolio that highlights exceptional presentation work, layout design, and branding.
  • Technical Mastery: Expert skills in PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • AI Proficiency: Familiarity with AI tools for image/video generation and ideation to drive efficiency in the creative process.
  • Leadership Interaction: Ability to easily liaise with and present to leadership and executive teams based on verbal or written briefs.
  • Flexibility: Impeccable attention to detail and a flexible schedule to accommodate the unique demands and hours of global pitch cycles.
  • Travel: Open to travel as needed for key meetings and pitches.

Additional "Plus" Skills:
  • Experience with Figma, XD, or Sketch.
  • Familiarity with photography and video production.
  • Proficiency in website creation, WordPress, or HTML/CSS.
  • A passion for creativity in any additional outlet or hobby.


Additional Information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

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