Design Director (Branding)

NYC

OVERVIEW

King & Partners – We create timeless yet transformational work for the world’s most interesting brands. With an equal focus on incredible ideas and meticulous execution we deliver out-of-the-box thinking for brand transformation and growth.

The Design Director (Branding) is an ideas-driven, meticulous and brilliant creative, who is excited to lead, collaborate and create high-quality branding and collateral designs. The ideal candidate should have a proven history with creating timeless brand and authentic identities, with good taste, a discerning eye and understanding of brand strategy. We expect the Design Director to be a clear communicator and presenter, organized, obsessed with details, able to manage their time across multiple projects and deadlines, and effectively guide clients through the end-to-end design process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

— Act as the design lead across a number of creative projects, and collaborate with designers to execute visuals across a variety of brand touchpoints.
— Partner with account management, strategy, copywriting, and developers to ensure project deliverables and deadlines meet and/or exceed client expectations.
— Oversee and provide multiple design solutions in response to assigned client briefs.
— Present work to the creative and project teams – making sure to bring a strong design point of view into the conversation.
— Ensure project deliverables adhere to brand standards.
— Come up with fresh and innovative ideas and concepts.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

— A minimum of 8+ years of experience in branding design, ideally the majority of that as a lead within a creative agency.
— A solid foundation in layout, design, colors, typography and art direction.
— Proven ability to translate brand strategy into beautiful brand identities and collateral designs.
— Ability to come up with original solutions that fully align with the client’s needs.
— Demonstrated history of creating original ideas that pushes our work further.
— Working knowledge in print production.
— Ability to present concepts to internal teams and clients.

NICE TO HAVE

— Experience in real estate, hospitality and lifestyle brands.

BENEFITS

— A fun, creative and collaborative work environment
— Flexible office / remote working
— Medical, dental, vision
— 401K plus company matching
— 15 vacation days, 5 sick days
— Education stipend

COMPENSATION

The compensation range for this position is between $90,000 – $160,000. The salary will commensurate with the candidate’s overall work experience.

APPLY

Send resume and cover letter to jobs@kingandpartners.com

Health Insurance

We believe that the well-being of our employees and their families is paramount to their success and happiness. We provide comprehensive healthcare benefits that ensure our team has access to the care they need and the peace of mind they want.

Dental & Vision

We know that comprehensive wellness means more than just medical care. That’s why we provide top-tier dental and vision benefits, ensuring our colleagues have the full support needed to maintain their health and well-being.

401K

The financial futures of our employees matter to us. Our 401(k) plan, complete with company matching, is designed to help them build a secure future.

Education Stipend

We value continuous learning and growth. Our education stipend supports the professional development of our employees, empowering them to expand their skills and knowledge.

Work-Life Balance

At K&P, we recognize that a healthy work-life balance is essential to both company culture and delivering exceptional work. That’s why we offer three weeks of paid vacation time, two weeks off during the winter holiday, and additional company days off throughout the year. This time allows our employees to reset, recharge, and fully enjoy their personal lives.

Team Events

We believe team events are key to fostering meaningful connections and collaboration within K&P, driving both community strength and innovative thinking. That’s why we prioritize everything from individual team outings and agency-wide townhalls to happy hours, holiday parties, and show-and-tell meetings.

ABOUT US

At King & Partners, we believe in having a diverse team of talented and experienced individuals that constantly question how we can do things differently and how we can do things better. We are an equal opportunity employer who believes in the power of diversity and designing a workplace that embraces a myriad of perspectives.