Design Director

Colle McVoy

Colle McVoy is a full-service, certified B Corp agency building enduring relationships between forward-thinking brands and consumers. From sparking a national movement to ban airplane seat reclining with La-Z-Boy to hosting a fully improvised "Big Game" sketch show powered by fan suggestions for Perdue Chicken Wings, our work shapes how people shop, what they notice, and what they crave.

Recognized as a Fast Company Most Innovative Company, Adweek Midsize Agency of the Year, Ad Age A-List honoree, and SABRE Disruptive Agency of the Year, Colle McVoy brings a nimble talent model that unlocks holistic creative problem-solving across the entire marketing ecosystem. Our capabilities span brand and influencer strategy, design, experiential, social, content, media, and earned creative/PR.

Backed by an award-winning culture and 15 consecutive Best Place to Work honors, Colle McVoy is part of DonerColle Partners - a strategic alliance built to help brands win between the coasts through integrated strategy, creative, media, and AI-powered innovation.

Job Overview

Design Director Colle McVoy is seeking a Design Director who creates outcomes, not just artifacts. Someone who pairs big-picture strategy with fearless design execution. Who sees design as a force multiplier-and knows how to wield it to drive change. Someone ready to shape what's next, not simply respond to it.

This is a design leadership role for a systems thinker with a bold point of view-someone fluent across physical, digital, and experiential channels. You understand how to harness emerging tools and technologies, including AI, to unlock new creative possibilities-and how to rally teams to build belief in every detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of strategic brand systems and campaign expressions across multiple platforms
• Bring a strong POV to design conversations and storytelling to presentations, pushing creative boundaries while aligning with client objectives
• Lead, mentor, grow and inspire junior and senior designers, elevating their craft and storytelling abilities
• Ensure design consistency and quality across all channels-digital, print, experiential, and emerging tech
• Advocate for the user experience and human-centered design throughout all work
• Stay current with design trends, emerging technologies, and cultural shifts
• Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented creative culture with cross-functional teams and stakeholders-leaving ego at the door
• Build and maintain strong relationships with high-profile clients and internal stakeholders
• Elevate the agency's creative reputation through craft, innovation, and bold design thinking

Required Skills

• A strategic mind, visual fluency, and the ability to distill complexity into systems and stories that connect
• A portfolio that demonstrates bold thinking, thoughtful execution, and scalable design
• Deep understanding of brand development, identity systems, and integrated campaign expression
• Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions to internal teams and external partners
• A collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial drive, and commitment to growth-for yourself, your team, and the work

Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree or equivalent industry experience
• 10+ years of brand-building experience across a variety of mediums, with a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and motion design, with an openness to learning AI, 3D, and other emerging technologies.
• Ability to travel as needed

At the time of posting, the base salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $140,000. Compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness options, agency perks, and the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.

About Colle Mcvoy

Colle McVoy is a full-service, certified B Corp agency that builds enduring relationships between forward-thinking brands and people through integrated strategy, creative, media, and communications. Recognized as an Adweek Agency of the Year honoree, an Ad Age A-List Standout Agency, and a Fast Company Most Innovative Company, the agency partners with iconic brands including 3M, Dairy Queen, Perdue Farms, McCormick & Company, Revlon, Target, U.S. Bank, and more.

Colle McVoy is part of DonerColle Partners, a strategic alliance built to help brands that move America go further through integrated, AI-enhanced creativity and production.

For more information, visit collemcvoy.com and donercolle.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.