Design Director

Bakery Agency is searching for an experienced designer to lead a talented group of artists through hands-on craft and example. Our designers help define and execute product prototyping, brand identities, marketing campaigns, brand collaborations, and digital content.

As a Director-level member of the Design team, you will push the boundaries of each brief, help innovate on our brands' visual expression, and create beautiful, award-winning work.

About Us:

Bakery is an independent creative and culture agency designed to ignite people's obsession in great products. From our headquarters in Austin, TX, we work with highly ambitious brands like Johnnie Walker, Nike, Shiner Beer and DeLorean Motors to infuse cultural value and drive desire at every interaction, increasing their fame and helping them make things people want. Bakery is a 2022 AdAge Small Agency of the Year.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a key stakeholder and owner of the agency's design discipline, setting and maintaining the bar for incredible, inspiring visual output.
• Train up designers in your team to meet their full potential, developing them into leaders in their own right.
• Oversee the creation and production of campaigns and design solutions for our clients.
• Lead by demonstrating craft, thought, and understanding of what makes remarkable and distinctive visual art.
• Be both a hands-on designer and a compelling leader.
• Ensure our creative presentation decks are works of art in and of themselves.
• Steer team through multiple projects and rapid timelines.
• Process and quickly execute internal and/or client feedback on short deadlines.

Requirements

• An immaculate portfolio of work created for leading lifestyle brands such as Nike, LEGO, Chobani or similar trendsetters in visual identity.
• 6+ years as a Production Artist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer or similar within a design studio or creative agency.
• Ability to prove your trained and discerning eye for beautiful, market-leading visual work, your impeccable taste, design craft, and unyielding attention to detail.
• Demonstrated creative expertise in a broad array of areas including multi-channel campaigns, print and digital advertising, POS, signage, packaging, web design and usability.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Intimate knowledge of formal typographic and graphic design convention; ability to supply artwork in various file formats according to project needs.
• Competence and patience adapting to accommodate changes in strategic direction or client needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with creative teams (e.g., other designers, art directors, copywriters, motion designers, UX designers, editors, retouchers.)
• Strong hands-on studio skills for prototyping designs in retail, installations, print, packaging, and digital formats.
• Mastery of organizing projects: collecting thoughts, scoping timelines, and outlining project details under time constraints.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Unlimited Vacation Time
• 2 weeks Work From Anywhere (WFA)
• Annual Retreats
• Pet-Friendly Office
• Yearly Creative Stipend
• Summer Movies @ Alamo Drafthouse
• Snacks, Meals and Drinks
• No Time Tracking!