Creative Director, Digital Product

Bluecadet•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Bluecadet is an award winning, internationally recognized experience design agency focused on producing transformative digital products and environments. We work with story and experience driven organizations and brands. Past clients include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Nike, MoMA, Harvard, the MIT Museum, Princeton, The Smithsonian Institution, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Creative Director, Digital Product is a senior design leader responsible for shaping and elevating the creative vision across all digital products at Bluecadet. This role blends strategic direction with hands-on execution guiding multidisciplinary teams through discovery, design, and delivery to produce best-in-class experiences. You'll oversee the development of cohesive design systems, mentor and grow design talent, and ensure creative excellence that aligns with client goals and technical realities. Partnering closely with design, development, and content teams, you'll set and uphold standards for responsive design, accessibility, and design innovation in experiences.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in web or product design at top agencies, brands, or consultancies.
3+ years in leading teams and projects
Proven experience leading creative teams and guiding multidisciplinary projects from concept to production, with a strong portfolio showing outcomes and business impact
Experience designing around complex interactions or content, such as apps and editorial products
Deep design expertise in UI/UX, design systems, and component-based thinking
Strong sense of design craft including typography, layout and content art direction
Fluency in Figma and prototyping tools; familiarity with front-end development collaboration
Strong verbal and visual communication skills for presenting to both internal teams and clients
Deep knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)
Near-expert knowledge of the design possibilities and FE limitations
Manage multiple projects across the design execution process

Nice To Haves

Experience with mission-driven clients, cultural institutions, or nonprofit organizations is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the creative vision for products from discovery through production
Lead creative approach to new projects, including during the pitch and proposal process
Translate brand, content strategy, and client goals into user-centered, accessible design systems
Solve complex UX problems and the product strategy skills to deliver best-in-class designs
Conceptualize and develop compelling visual design systems
Play a hands-on and central role in all stages of the design process when it matters
Advocate for accessibility, mobile-first design, and usability in all aspects of digital work
Advise on project scopes, timeline, and budgets
Maintain best practices for design, accessibility, and responsive behavior
Create and maintain documentation and processes that improve design efficiency and consistency
Collaborate with developers and content strategists to ensure design integrity throughout production
Stay current on trends, tools, and evolving standards in design and user experience
Explore how emerging technologies, including AI-enabled workflows, can improve research, making, and delivery
Mentor and manage a team of designers, supporting their growth and elevating the overall quality of design skills
Expert at directing and mentoring others in developing, communicating, and selling industry-leading designs to clients

Benefits

Remote-First
We operate a remote-first model. This means your primary work location is remote, but you are expected to work out of our studios or client locations for:
Collaboration sessions with client and/or colleagues
Internal workshops
Mentoring and team sessions
Cultural and social events
On-site work

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