Freelance Associate Director, Visual Design

DEPT® is seeking a visionary Associate Director, Visual Design to lead our aesthetic strategy and elevate our creative output. You will translate business objectives into world-class visual ecosystems, setting the North Star for design across brand, product, and digital touchpoints. This role is for a strategic leader who can inspire teams, partner with C-suite executives, and drive disruptive visual innovation.

• Set overarching visual strategy and design principles
• Oversee evolution of global design systems
• Partner with C-suite executives and client stakeholders
• Elevate team output through rigorous critique and systems thinking
• Evangelize design excellence and stay ahead of industry trends
• Drive complex digital projects from kick-off to completion

• Must be authorized to work without sponsorship.