Design Director
New York, NY, United States
HealthyBaby is a mission drivenbaby care brand dedicated to protecting and enriching the full potential of every child. We're a fast-growing, well-capitalized startup seeking to expand our team with world class talent!healthynest is proud to be a b-corp.
We've partnered with the world's leading experts to provide parents with all of the products, information, and support they need to raise more connected babies in a biologically safe and toxin-free environment.
We are led by Shazi Visram ,an entrepreneur and mother committed to bettering the world through business that is socially, financially, and environmentally enlightened. Shazi is the Founder and ChairMom of Happy Family Brands, which she led to become the #1 organic baby food company in the US before successfully exiting.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Design Director to ensure products and experiences are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality. In addition to communicating the company's creative vision to design teams and stakeholders, you'll be responsible for supervising the entire design process and all-important technical decisions.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION
Key Responsibilities
Establish artistic strategy, budgets and schedules for key project design
Oversee design projects, from start to finish, and monitoring team to ensure they adhere to the budget and timeline constraints
Ensure that all of the organization’s creative output/visuals are consistent with the overall brand messaging
Motivate and influence design team to always attain excellence in performance by providing key ideas, methods and brand positioning
Pitch creative ideas that align with overall company vision and communicate project outline in the same manner to members of the design team
Create storyboards and mockups for visualization of completed projects
Stay current and up-to-date with current design trends, techniques and processes; seek out and recommend new standard methodologies
Work cross functionally to analyze market research to create more effective designs and ensure projects are profitable
Key Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of managerial or senior-level design experience on an in-house or agency team
Strong creativity skills and the vision to turn briefs into creative projects.
In-depth knowledge of graphic design, CAD tools and various web related technologies
Excellent leadership, organization, and analytical skills
Extensive experience in managing multiple projects and various digital assets at one time
Good collaboration and communication skills.
Great time management and multitasking skills
Ability to resolve complex design and communication issues
Who You Are:
You are a creative thinker and strong operator who can build a big-picture strategy that lives up to the c ompany vision, while being able to get into the trenches of excellent execution
You have a growth mindset and are able to break down barriers and problem-solve creatively
You have an analytical mind that can be able to determine what worked or what didn’t by reviewing the data
You have a one-team mentality and can work collaboratively to achieve the c ompany’s goals
You are self-disciplined and motivated in an unstructured environment that requires flexibility, creativity and humble hustle
You have a passion for children’s health and wellness
Hiring Philosophy
HealthyBaby is an equal opportunity employer and we arepassionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe in creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. We welcome all qualified applicants who want to join our mission to create a better future for our children with open arms.
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