Design Director

SUMMARY:
Remote position. Are you a visionary design leader with a passion for innovative product presentation? A well-established company is seeking a Design Director to lead their creative efforts. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team where your design expertise will shape the look and feel of trend-driven, customer-centric product ranges.

POSITION INFO:

• Create and manage a detailed annual artwork timeline and design roadmap
• Lead the development of mood boards, seasonal themes, and visual identities
• Select Pantone colour palettes aligned with market trends and customer preferences
• Plan customer-specific ranges using inspirational imagery and clear documentation
• Build packaging style guides and design frameworks tailored to each client
• Design original artwork and packaging concepts for diverse product lines
• Produce high-quality 3D renders and digital mockups for client and internal presentations
• Develop digital catalogues and presentation materials to showcase seasonal collections
• Prepare sample print files and generate in-house mockups using an Epson printer
• Review and finalise artwork for production, ensuring print-readiness and accuracy
• Oversee the reprographic process and liaise with print partners to maintain design integrity
• Ensure technical compliance across all artwork and printing specifications
• Approve final print jobs, upholding visual quality and brand alignment

• Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Surface Design, or a related creative field
• 5–7+ years' experience in a senior graphic design role, ideally within packaging or print-based consumer products
• Proven experience in a leadership, design management, or art direction position
• Hands-on experience with printers, repro houses, and / or product development teams
• Advanced illustration, pattern, and surface design abilities
• Strong knowledge of print processes, materials, and pre-press production
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Experience with digital rendering tools such as Adobe Dimension, Photoshop 3D, or KeyShot
• Exceptional attention to detail, layout, colour, and typography
• Confident communicator with a strong sense of visual storytelling
• Skilled in developing brand-aligned packaging systems and design guides
• Organised, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing complex design timelines
• Experience mentoring junior designers and collaborating with cross-functional teams