Design Director
Cohere- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess 6+ years of experience in a design leadership role within a media or advertising organization, demonstrating a proven ability to conceptualize and ideate big ideas while guiding designers in bringing them to life. They should have demonstrated design experience across UX, video, and experiential, along with strong communication skills to articulate creative decisions to stakeholders. Mastery of industry-standard design software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma, is required, and experience leveraging Webflow or Ceros is considered a plus. An online portfolio showcasing creative expertise and successful campaigns is also necessary.
As the Director, Design, the individual will lead the evolution of ad experiences across web, newsletters, social, events, and video, establishing a distinct visual tone and a recognizable creative identity for Axios Creative House productions. They will guide designers in conceptualizing and executing innovative ideas, build and optimize scalable design processes within the Creative House, and partner with creative and revenue stakeholders to identify opportunities for new product innovations and creative enhancements. Furthermore, they will provide strategic design feedback to internal and external creators, act as a design ambassador, and reimagine campaign deliverables to clearly communicate the creative approach and rationale to clients.
Local news coverage for Charlotte community
Axios Charlotte provides local news and information to the Charlotte, North Carolina community, covering topics like careers, real estate, travel, and food. The company generates revenue through advertising and sponsored content, leveraging its daily newsletter with over 107,000 subscribers to attract local businesses. By focusing specifically on the Charlotte area, Axios Charlotte offers in-depth coverage that is highly relevant to its audience. The goal is to keep the community informed while supporting local businesses.