Global Creative Director

Latham & Watkins LLP • New York, NY

3d • $275,000 - $330,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Latham & Watkins is seeking a Global Creative Director to join their Brand & Communications team. This senior role will serve as the lead for the design team, responsible for the brand's visual system and overseeing the execution of creative projects and campaigns from concept to completion. The position requires ensuring projects meet deadlines, budget, and creative brief specifications. This role is based in the New York office and may be eligible for a hybrid working schedule.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of design, visual ID systems, marketing, and communications, with an emphasis on digital and B2B marketing.
• Ability to implement a creative vision in line with strategic priorities and business goals.
• Strong conceptual and hands-on design skills.
• Broad knowledge of interactive/digital experiences including web, mobile, and multi-media.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in graphic design, fine arts, or related field.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in a design or advertising agency and/or in-house role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior design director and brand visual system lead.
• Lead and manage the team of designers.
• Oversee the execution of creative projects and campaigns from concept to completion.
• Ensure creative projects meet deadlines, budget, and creative brief specifications.
• Act as a hands-on designer, actively participating in the design process.
• Produce high-quality creative assets that set the standard for the team.
• Refine and implement the creative strategy for the brand, ensuring consistency and excellence across all visual outputs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, PR, video production, business development, internal communications) for cohesive campaigns.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the brand’s visual execution and market presence across all media and campaigns.
• Ensure the visual identity is clearly articulated and evolve design principles as appropriate.
• Align designers on the brand visual system.
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information.

Benefits

• Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance.
• Healthcare, life and disability insurance.
• A generous 401k plan.
• At least 11 paid holidays per year.
• PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure.
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more).
• Professional development programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.

What This Job Offers

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