Associate Design Director

Associate Design Director – depending on experience. Strong understanding of both 2D and 3D means of production, a bonus. This role combines strategic design leadership, team management, and client-facing project direction.

You’ll work across high-end corporate, hospitality, and public art environments on exciting, unusual projects. Strategic Design Leadership Conceptualize complete project visions from initial brief to final installation Develop innovative concepts that balance creative excellence with practical considerations of cost, production, and timeline Design custom elements that integrate environmental graphics, 3D design, experiential design, art curation, spatial design, and wayfinding Conduct hands-on design work in Illustrator and Photoshop Building presentation decks in Google Slides Client Management Present design concepts confidently and passionately to clients and project partners Lead client conversations and build lasting external relationships Synthesize client feedback effectively and guide teams to deliver aligned solutions Support business development initiatives Team Leadership Manage and mentor design teams through all phases of SPMD’s design process Delegate tasks effectively across multiple concurrent projects Guide junior staff development and remove obstacles to their success Foster cross-departmental collaboration with architects,