Print Magazine is hiring : Associate Director for Design (Design Director) in New

Overview

The Associate Director for Design (Design Director) role at Print Magazine is a senior creative leadership position. The successful candidate will guide the growth, quality and impact of the design practice, balancing management of the design team with shaping how design solutions advance client goals across industries. The role requires building trust with clients, mentoring design talent and collaborating closely with peers across communications and digital to ensure creative output is innovative and aligned to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & People Management (40%) : Oversee the firm’s design team, provide mentorship, guidance and clear expectations. Lead talent development including hiring, onboarding and coaching designers at all levels. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and creative excellence.
• Client & Project Leadership (30%) : Serve as a key design lead across client engagements, ensuring deliverables meet high standards of creativity and strategic alignment. Represent the design function in client discussions, build trust with stakeholders, and partner with strategy leads to integrate design into broader offerings. Lead select design assignments directly as needed.
• Strategic Design Direction (30%) : Establish and maintain design standards, systems and workflows that enable the firm to scale while maintaining quality. Drive innovation across branding, digital experiences and visual storytelling. Combine hands-on design with big-picture direction to align with client objectives.

Qualifications

Benefits & Compensation

Location : New York, NY

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