- Develop and contribute to conceptual ideas, creative directions, and pitch decks for integrated campaigns, brand experiences, digital platforms, and immersive environments
- Define and lead visual direction for campaigns, experiences, and digital work from concept through final delivery
- Develop and present conceptual ideas and art direction to internal teams and clients
- Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and developers to turn insights and concepts into powerful creative
- Oversee and guide designers through execution, providing thoughtful and constructive feedback
- Create key visuals, layouts, moodboards, visual systems, and other creative assets
- Push each project’s creative vision from pitch to final delivery
- Manage multiple priorities while maintaining solid attention to detail
- Track design trends, emerging technology, and visual culture
- Create style guides, specifications, and design documentation to support production
- Help shape Thinkingbox’s creative culture and voice through leadership and mentorship
- Lead digital and experiential campaign work for brands across sports, gaming, entertainment, and technology

Requirements

- 5+ years of experience working as a designer in an agency, studio, or creative environment
- At least 1 year in a leadership or mentorship capacity
- Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional design craft, conceptual thinking, art direction, and digital experience
- Experience developing creative concepts and pitch decks
- Confidence presenting ideas to internal teams and clients
- Strong understanding of visual storytelling, typography,



layout, composition, and design systems
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other relevant design tools
- Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and digital production processes
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach to problem solving
- Passion for innovation, storytelling, design, and pushing creative boundaries
- Resume and online portfolio links requested for application

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in visual direction, art direction, and design systems, with a strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and digital experience. Proven ability to lead creative projects from concept to final delivery while fostering collaboration and innovation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Visual Direction
- Art Direction
- Adobe Creative Suite
- UI/UX Principles
- Leadership and Mentorship

Hard Skills

- Design Craft
- Conceptual Thinking
- Digital Experience
- Creative Concepts Development
- Pitch Deck Creation
- Typography
- Layout
- Composition
- Design Systems
- Visual Storytelling

Soft Skills

- Excellent Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Entrepreneurial Mindset

Industry Keywords

- Integrated Campaigns
- Brand Experiences
- Digital Platforms
- Immersive Environments
- Emerging Technology
- Visual Culture
- Creative Culture

Tools & Technologies

- Figma
- Design Documentation
- Style Guides
- Creative Assets
- Moodboards

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