Design Bridge and Partners
Brand Design
DesignDirector
“Design Director at Design Bridge and Partners. Skills: Brand Design, Packaging Design, Creative Leadership. Shape category-defining brands. Lead teams to deliver exceptional work”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve real impact for clients’ brands; Deliver exceptional work; Deliver distinctive brand worlds; Deliver packaging systems; Deliver communication ideas; Deliver commercially effective brands; Deliver creatively ambitious brands; Deliver brands that people believe in; Deliver meaningful impact for clients; Deliver meaningful impact for consumers; Deliver meaningful impact for culture
Industry & Context.
Strategic thinking; Navigating complexity
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience shaping category-defining brands, Experience leading teams to deliver exceptional work, Strategic thinking, Outstanding creative judgement and craft, Experience leading projects from insight through to execution, Experience guiding teams to develop distinctive brand worlds, packaging systems and communication ideas, Significant experience in packaging design, particularly within healthcare, wellness or pharmaceutical categories, Experience creating brands that feel human, emotionally resonant and commercially effective within regulated environments, Experience leading creative teams through ambiguity, Balancing hands-on creative involvement with broader leadership responsibilities, Articulate and persuasive presenter, Ability to build trusted client relationships, Ability to lead conversations with confidence, Asking thoughtful questions, Pushing briefs beyond the expected, Championing ideas with conviction, Leading by example, Elevating those around you, Bringing generosity, curiosity, and positive energy into the studio
Nice to Have
International experience across global brands, healthcare, FMCG or culturally relevant organisations, Understanding of how brands need to evolve within contemporary Asian and global markets
What You'll Do.
Shape category-defining brands
Lead teams to deliver exceptional work
Lead projects from insight through to execution
Guide teams to develop distinctive brand worlds
Guide teams to develop packaging systems
Guide teams to develop communication ideas
Define creative directions
Ensure ideas are delivered with clarity
Ensure ideas are delivered with consistency
Ensure ideas are delivered with impact
Shape the creative culture of the studio
Raise the standard of thinking
Raise the standard of execution
Create an environment where designers can grow
Create an environment where designers can contribute
Create an environment where designers can do their best work
Balance strategic rigour with creative imagination
Bring together packaging
Bring together identity
Bring together verbal expression
Bring together digital
Bring together experience
Build brands that people believe in
Lead client relationships at a senior level
Present work with authority
Present work with clarity
Build confidence through thoughtful rationale
Build confidence through creative vision
Help teams navigate complexity
Maintain a point of view
Maintain commitment to craft
Create work that delivers meaningful impact
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Creative Directors; Work closely with strategists; Work closely with client leadership teams; Collaborate with brilliant, tenacious people; Foster creativity; Foster collaboration; Foster connection
Communication Scope
Articulate presenter; Persuasive presenter; Clarity in communication; Consistency in communication; Impact in communication
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