Design Director

Jack Morton Worldwide • Dayton, NJ

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About The Position

At Jack Morton, we create and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences. We exist to redefine what experiential can achieve, helping clients unlock the full value of experiences. This takes a team that’s bold, curious, and acts as one - building on ideas, pushing boundaries, and showing up for each other. Here, you’ll do your best work, grow fast, and collaborate across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life. This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and we win together. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the people behind it. Experience without limits — in your work, your growth, and your impact. Jack Morton is looking for a Design Director to join our team. Our ideal candidate has a history of developing award-winning Environmental Designs and has experience leading a team of designers. We are looking for someone with the ability to generate thoughtful design concepts that translate into compelling branded live experiences. Stage and event experience are a plus for this role.

Requirements

• BA or BFA in Industrial Design, Architecture, Scenic Design, or other relevant degree; or 10+ years relevant design and experiential marketing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communicator and dynamic presenter
• Entrepreneurial and proactive
• Passionate, ambitious, risk taker

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pharmaceutical clients/brands a plus
• Stage and event experience are a plus for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design immersive, compelling 3D environments to house branded experiences
• Present concepts to clients and internal stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Immerse yourself in the brand and audience to inspire your design
• Be responsible, organized and accountable the work of your team
• Understanding of materials, building techniques and construction drawings
• Create control packages for estimation
• Understand how to work within budgets and regulations
• Ability to lead and mentor a team
• Communicate feedback to team members in a constructive fashion
• Collaborate within the Creative department and across the organization
• Communicate with clarity, confidence, competence, professionalism and authenticity
• Stay current with design trends and apply them to your work where relevant
• Directly supervises 1-5 non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior