ContraBureau is looking for a design director

ContraBureau

is looking for a design director

Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY / Anywhere (remote)

ContraBureau is a multidisciplinary creative studio specializing in campaigns, brands, and spaces.

Our collective experiences are what led us to a moment of objection. A realization that creative work can be sharper, bolder, and more human. We believe that art can be functional and strategy can be beautiful. Our studio finds power in culture and those who want to redefine it. Real people and voices that don’t sound the same. Because once the minds behind the work become different, the work will follow. We believe that equal representation is our resilience and the guiding force for everything we do.

As our company grows, we are on the constant lookout for design talent, passionate about culture and design, and excited to support our creative team in a dynamic work environment.


ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a talented Design Director to join our Creative Team. Working closely with our Creative Director, the ideal candidate is skilled at combining design thinking and cultural insights — leading creative solutions across brand identity design and campaigns. We’re looking for a highly creative leader and designer that has both the ability to recognize and build high quality designs. You have a passion for innovation, originality and are skillful at crafting, developing and implementing design direction. As a leader, you will manage the team with empathy and cultivate a climate that encourages an open collaborative mentality through equity, inclusion and diversity.

Art and culture plays a major role in every project we execute. We’re looking for team members that enjoy staying informed in emerging arts, culture and design and are eager to infuse inspiration from the world around them into their work.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead Design Direction and execute beautiful, editorial-quality advertising materials (OOH, wild postings, ads) across both digital and print channels

  • Create and apply brand standards smartly and consistently

  • Strong conceptual skills pertaining to creative and design problem solving

  • Quality control, attention to detail, and ensure cohesion across campaign and design deliverables

  • Comfortable in managing design projects and meet deadlines

  • Managing and create a supportive environment for junior staff

  • Support Creative Director and Founders in recruiting, hiring and retaining talented freelance resources

  • Demonstrate organization, flexibility, and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and communicate effectively in a post-COVID work environment


REQUIREMENTS:

  • 6+ years of professional design experience, preferably in the advertising industry

  • BFA in Graphic Design, Art Direction, or equivalent design experience

  • An exceptional, well-rounded portfolio showcasing your ability to work across a range of mediums; strong knowledge of typography and grid systems; outstanding visual style with a keen attention to detail; strong layout skills for both digital and print

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

  • Excellent management skills, ability to communicate both kindly and effectively with other team members

  • Experience in hiring and managing a small team

  • Ability to work quickly, independently and as part of a growing team

  • Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal

  • Prior experience in the advertising industry

  • A positive outlook and collaborative nature!


IF INTERESTED:

Please send a CV AND a link to your online portfolio to inquire@contrabureau.com, with the subject line “Design Director.”

Job Type: Freelance (hourly), paid with opportunity to go full-time based on performance.

Jorge Del Pinal