Mouthwash Studio
Design Director
Full time
Onsite or remote
Manager
Ben Mingo
Teammates
Abraham Campillo
Ben Mingo
Location
Los Angeles or remote

US Hours

Description

Design Director

JOB OVERVIEW

MW.S is seeking a full-time, Associate level Design Director to work alongside our Studio on a wide range of projects. The Design Director is responsible for leading branding and digital design projects across a number of industries that are culturally impactful—ensuring the team delivers on time, meets quality standards, and fosters team morale within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include leading internal reviews, presenting to clients, facilitating effective communication, and spearheading collaborations between various team members.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-sufficient, and excels in visualizing concepts while demonstrating strong leadership in maintaining project quality and team dynamics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Works with Producer to lead the assigned team across multiple projects, understanding the ask at hand and the opportunity to innovate.

    • Leads internal reviews and works with producers to hold other team members accountable for next steps.

    • Responsible for presenting work to the client

  • Spearheads team collaborations between strategists, motion designers, developers, and internal design team

  • Identify and manage external design contractors when required across projects

  • Takes feedback from partners and teammates well, asking questions when directives are unclear

  • Self-sufficient and can think independently to overcome obstacles

  • Takes pride in the work being presented and believes it’s up to MW.S standards

  • Takes lead on Case Study after the project is wrapped and get it across the finish line for MW.S and social

    • Work with whoever was leading CD/Creative Lead to collaborate on direction of Case study
  • Leads QA for digital projects

  • Work with Creative Director to visualize concepts

  • Treats everyone on the team with respect

  • Sets a positive example for morale and attitude

QUALIFICATIONS + SKILLS

  • 6+ years of experience as a in a senior design leadership role within a creative agency or studio

  • Proficient in Figma, Adobe Suite, and Arena

  • Ability to communicate ideas clearly when collaborating with strategy teams, motion team, development team, and internal design team.

  • Ability to lead multiple projects at one time

REQUIREMENTS

Must be online during PST working hours. Full-Time, 12 week contract with intent to be hired as a full time employee.

Please apply by sending your portfolio and experience to careers@mouthwash.co — Applications sent elsewhere will not be reviewed or considered.