Design Director

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Zeno is looking for a (dynamic/daring/dazzling) Design Director for our Corporate and Health and Wellness Practice who can conceptualize and execute visual storytelling across projects ranging from branding and identity design to digital presentations and RFPs to infographics, animated social media graphics and product and sales materials. The Design Director will be responsible for developing engaging creative content for our clients that tells a rich story and elicits an emotional response from target audiences. The candidate will work closely with internal account teams and senior leaders to develop cutting-edge design that not only exceeds expectations but over-delivers on the Unexpected.

• Developing brand identity for client campaigns and promotional sales materials and communications; translating and visualizing high scientific concepts into easily understood executions; designing and creating artwork for internal materials such as business cards, staff invites, etc.
• Overseeing and developing junior designers
• Day-to-day design work for planned and real-time campaigns using a mix of print, digital, social, and video.
• Designing and producing highly creative, impactful, PowerPoint presentations for new business pitches and client presentations.
• Designing for client/agency collateral (social graphics /infographics /leaflets/invitations/brochures/coverage boards etc.)
• HTML design for invitations/newsletters (not essential.)
• Manage time and establish priorities while maintaining flexibility to respond to changing demands.
• Liaise with account teams to ensure creative work is efficiently and effectively delivered to clients.
• Liaise with printers and relevant suppliers.
• Professionally and effectively communicate with clients, peers, and producers, demonstrating sound reasoning and judgment skills.
• Help communicate creative ideas in presentations to clients.
• Understand the concept behind creative work and how it achieves client and business goals. 
• Have a sharp eye for layout consistency for format, and amazing attention to detail.
• Excel at visual storytelling, diverse graphic design, and content art direction. 
• Regularly update your knowledge of design trends.
• Create highly conceptual pieces of work that achieve client and business goals. 
• Experience in (and enthusiasm for!) the healthcare space is a plus-plus, including familiarity with the medical/legal review process in the pharmaceutical space.

• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request accommodation due to a disability or sincerely held religious belief or an exception required under applicable law.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in an agency setting is great but not necessary. 
• A BFA or higher degree in Fine Arts, Advertising, or Graphic Design (or requisite experience) and a strong understanding of graphic design, strong layout, and composition with a keen eye for typography.
• Portfolio reflecting experience in branding, presentations, infographics, digital/interactive, advertising, and print design.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to ideate and bring creative ideas to clients and campaigns.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and with a fast-paced team.
• Ability to own projects, demonstrate good judgment when working with team members and client contacts, and take initiative.
• A diverse portfolio reflecting work across print, digital, and social media.
• Demonstrated experience with conceptualizing highly creative designs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines as well as day-to-day changes at every level of detail.
• Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects is a must.
• Expert-level knowledge of Mocha Pro, Cinema 4D, Houdini, Maya, DaVinci, Blender, Unreal etc. is a plus.
• Expert-level knowledge of AI design tools like Midjourney, Booth.ai, Adobe Firefly, etc., is a plus-plus.
• Extensive experience in creating wow-inducing digital content for various social media platforms, notably LinkedIn, X, TikTok, and Instagram.
• A love for PowerPoint, and if not love then a healthy respect for PowerPoint. Either way, you’ll need to be a PPT wizard and know your way around Microsoft Office Suite, as well.
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments and work in a high-pressure environment.
• Availability to work off-hours when needed for pitches and presentation design (doesn’t happen a lot but it does happen).

ABOUT US

Zeno Group is the fiercely independent and global, integrated communications agency, born from PR. We bring together the boldest and brightest talent to help clients across industries and sectors unleash the power of strategic communications. Guided by our "Fearless Pursuit of the Unexpected," we push the boundaries to achieve real business value and societal impact for clients. Winner of the industry’s most coveted awards including the 2024 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Large Agency of the Year, 2023 PRWeek Purpose Agency of the Year, 2022 PRWeek Global Agency of the Year, 2022 PRovoke Best Large Agency to Work For in North America and a three-time winner of PRWeek’s Best Places to Work. Zeno has also been previously recognized by the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Zeno is a DJE Holdings Company.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS 

Healthy, happy employees make Zeno better, so we have programs that support physical, mental and financial wellness. Our culture and benefits are designed to promote flexibility, celebrate diversity and support work/life balance. We offer a variety of medical, dental and vision insurance with prescription plans, as well as short and long-term disability. Our Be Kind to Your Mind program focuses on mental health, providing a paid subscription to Headspace and access to mental health providers and other services through a best-in-class employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic self to Zeno and participate in our employee resource groups which build communities for sharing and support. And while we love our work, we believe in the restorative power of time off with generous vacation, paid holidays and self-care time. Employees are supported in their pursuit of financial wellness with a 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance and free access to a certified financial coach. And our unique ZenoFit program provides a monthly allowance to fund activities in your personal life that bring you joy and keep you healthy. These and other benefits are available to non-temporary employees in the US.