Design Director jobs in District of Columbia
Design Director directs and oversees CAE technical and team capability to support product, component, or structure design. Provides expertise and technical leadershipfor benchmarking, concept design, prototype development, simulation, testing protocols, and optimization utilizing CAE design and analysis techniques and tools. Being a Design Director develops and optimizes CAE methodology, including guidelines and standards, to increase design process efficiency. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Additionally, Design Director typically reports to senior management. The Design Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Design Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Design Director jobs
Graphic Design Associate Director
- Freeman Company
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
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About Us
Freeman is the global leader in events. Whether virtual, in-person, or hybrid, we are on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the world's largest network of experts, our insights are shaping exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. Our integrated full-service solutions leverage a 100-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.Summary
No other medium has the scope, intensity and immersive power that live experience delivers; it has the power to advance society and elevate human experience. At FreemanXP you will work in interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive, branded experiences in digital and physical environments. As the Associate Art Director you are an expert storyteller, whose visual approach can take concepts from ideation through production and ultimately to market while explaining art impact, processes, and needs to other members of the design the team along the way. You are able to express your thoughts using a broad range of methods and tools, and can effectively and comfortably share these thoughts with others. You are responsible for leading the conceptual development, innovation, execution and presentation of creative assignments. You lead creative teams in driving innovation and concept development. You demonstrate the ability to see beyond explicit assignments and identify broader, long-term opportunities for your clients. Your work is used to win new clients and attract amazing talent to the organization. You understand what makes a great user experience and have a deep understanding of the technology used today.Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Conceptualizes original and innovative ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex design based on client needs and incorporating their branding guidelines in various media
- Establishes and promotes design guidelines, best practices and standards, capturing industry trends and practices for use across the design studio
- Hires, contracts, and supervises creative teams, including responsibility for team workloads, schedules, and deadlines
- Provides expert guidance, feedback, and mentoring to other team members on the graphic team from concept to completion
- Presents rough sketches, wireframes, in-progress, or completed designs to the design team, and/or client, for approval and implementation
- Designs layout and image elements based on design descriptions and content
- Demonstrates self-motivation by being a highly-positive, creative, and adaptive problem solver, team builder, and subject matter expert
- Showcases an excellent eye for lighting, color, and detail
- Demonstrates experience using the industry standard design tools in practice
- Oversees and manages responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the design documentation, visual communication and storytelling methodology
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
- 8-10 years of design experience and experience leading projects
- BA or BFA in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or equivalent experience demonstrated by a strong portfolio
- Must have a strong portfolio of projects that demonstrates the visual design skills needed to produce high quality, innovative, user-centered experiences
- Must have design management experience that exhibits strong, confident leadership and the desire to mentor team members
- Requires experience offering guidance, encouragement, and individual development
Travel Requirements
Travel up to 25%Diversity Commitment
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. - 12 Days Ago
Director of Branding and Design
- Solar Energy Industries Association
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Company Profile The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more than 1,000 member companies and 255,000 American...
- 1 Month Ago
Senior Director, Head of State and Federal Public Health Policy
- 10000942 - Public Policy Director
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Senior Director, Head of State and Federal Public Health PolicyLocation: Washington, D.C.Introduction to role:At AstraZeneca, we're on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in...
- 9 Days Ago
Senior Strategy and Research Advisor
- Office of the National Cyber Director
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), reporting to the Assistant National Cyber Director (ANCD) for Strategy and Resear...
- 2 Days Ago
Procurement Analyst
- US Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and...
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Duties This is a non-bargaining unit position. Please read this public notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application. Vacancies may not presently exist but may become available at any po...
- 13 Days Ago
VP Structural Engineering (Federal Buildings) Design Director
- WSP USA
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Washington, DC
OTHER
- This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time VP Structural Engineering (Federal Buildings) Design Director, with the potential to work out of any of our Federal Programs offic...
- 5 Days Ago
Design Director jobs at Popular Companies
Design Director
- Delta Galil Industries
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New York, NY
- Established in 1975, Delta Galil Industries is a leading global company specializing in design and development of a dive...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Design Director
- Columbia Sportswear Company
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Portland, OR
- *This is a hybrid role based out of our HQ in Beaverton, OR. In-office expectation is 3 days a week*. The Design Directo...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Design Director
- Intelliswift Software
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Englewood Cliffs, NJ
- Design Director Looking for an experienced Design Director to manage a team of high-performing designers working in Agil...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Anthropologie Design Director
- Urban Outfitters
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Philadelphia, PA
- Title Design Director Reports to Design Managing Director Overview The Design Director is responsible for creating a sea...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Design Director
- Savvy Global
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- As Design Director you will take on a Design Lead role on projects and act as a creative leader on projects our team und...
- 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Design Director
- Confidential
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Atlanta, GA
- Overview A commercial furniture dealer is currently seeking a Design Director in our Atlanta, GA location to join our gr...
- 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Interior Design Director
- Business of Home
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New York, NY
- Interior Design Director Location: New York Job Description Candidates will be required to demonstrate past experience p...
- 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Design Director
- Delta Galil Industries
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New York, NY
- Established in 1975, Delta Galil Industries is a leading global company specializing in design and development of a dive...
- 4/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
About District of Columbia
Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west.
The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
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Income Estimation for Design Director jobs
$183,381 to $258,367
Most Popular Cities in District of Columbia for Design Director Jobs
What does a Design Director do?
Design Director in San Antonio, TX
So we were going after that, how can you push this idea of modern craft, new craft, and that's where design and engineering meet and do something that's never been able to be achieved before.
January 27, 2020
Design Director in Albany, GA
My role as design director is really one of guidance.
February 01, 2020
Design Director in Olympia, WA
A design director will typically manage and direct the work being done by a team or teams of designers.
December 22, 2019