Design Director

Stagwell Global•Minneapolis, MN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Colle McVoy is seeking a Design Director who creates outcomes, not just artifacts, and pairs big-picture strategy with fearless design execution. This design leadership role calls for a systems thinker with a bold point of view who is fluent across physical, digital, and experiential channels. The Design Director will use design to drive change, harness emerging tools and technologies—including AI—to unlock creative possibilities, and rally teams to build belief in every detail. The role leads the creative development of strategic brand systems and campaign expressions across platforms, while elevating design craft, storytelling, and creative quality. It also includes mentoring designers, collaborating across disciplines, building client and stakeholder relationships, and helping strengthen the agency’s creative reputation. The position is hybrid and offers a base salary range of $120,000 to $140,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellness options, agency perks, and workplace flexibility.

Requirements

A strategic mind, visual fluency, and the ability to distill complexity into systems and stories that connect.
A portfolio demonstrating bold thinking, thoughtful execution, and scalable design.
A deep understanding of brand development, identity systems, and integrated campaign expression.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate design decisions to internal teams and external partners.
A collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial drive, and commitment to growth for yourself, your team, and the work.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
10+ years of brand-building experience across a variety of mediums, with a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and motion design.
Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Openness to learning AI, 3D, and other emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead the creative development of strategic brand systems and campaign expressions across multiple platforms.
Bring a strong point of view to design conversations and storytelling in presentations, pushing creative boundaries while aligning with client objectives.
Lead, mentor, grow, and inspire junior and senior designers, elevating their craft and storytelling abilities.
Ensure design consistency and quality across digital, print, experiential, and emerging technology channels.
Advocate for user experience and human-centered design throughout the work.
Stay current with design trends, emerging technologies, and cultural shifts.
Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented creative culture with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong relationships with high-profile clients and internal stakeholders.
Elevate the agency’s creative reputation through craft, innovation, and bold design thinking.