Director of Design

Alliance Defending Freedom • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

The Director of Design sets the creative vision and leads the design team in delivering work consistent with Alliance Defending Freedom’s brand and quality standards. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Creative Services, this role provides art and design direction for high-profile ministry projects and works closely with stakeholders and senior leadership to develop innovative solutions. The Director helps ensure the team promotes the ADF brand through cohesive, high-quality work delivered on tight deadlines.

The role requires a strong eye for art and design direction; deep knowledge of design styles, branding, and layout techniques; and proven experience managing creative teams. The Director must communicate creative vision and design rationale clearly, present and defend concepts, and guide responses to stakeholder feedback. The position is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10 or more years of professional design experience, including significant experience providing art and design direction and managing creative teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, sufficient to guide and critique team output.
• Exceptional art and design direction, branding, and strategic thinking, supported by a strong portfolio.
• In-depth knowledge of typography, color, and print production, including paper stocks, materials, and print formats.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, team members, and freelancers; continuously evaluate priorities; and work under pressure.
• Excellent leadership, team management, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide art and design direction for high-quality print and digital projects, including marketing and case campaigns, advocacy materials, and event branding.
• Lead, mentor, and develop designers at all levels; set priorities; assign and manage complex projects; conduct performance reviews; and ensure designs align with the ministry’s brand identity and objectives.
• Set the creative vision and design strategy, applying knowledge of design trends, skills, and industry standards to ideation and planning with stakeholders and leadership.
• Present and defend creative concepts and direction to stakeholders and senior leaders, respond to feedback, and guide design adjustments.
• Steward the ADF brand by ensuring consistency and excellence across creative projects.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and make sound decisions about team workload.
• Manage team resources and ensure design projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Engage, direct, and manage freelance designers and creative vendors, ensuring their work meets ADF’s brand and quality standards and is delivered on time and within budget.
• Inspire fresh, modern design to tell the ADF story.

Benefits

• 100% covered medical insurance.
• 100% covered dental insurance.
• Medical and dependent care reimbursement.
• Paid disability insurance.
• Long-term care insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
• Paid time off.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

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