Design Director x TinyWins

Remote / Full-time

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About TinyWins

We started small. One client at a time. Feeling by feeling. These early triumphs weren’t just victories; they were the stepping stones — the ‘Tiny Wins’ that propelled us forward, sparking momentum that still drives us today. We’re not just an agency. Or a studio. Or a consultancy. Or a digital shop. We are all of those things. And in a mission to build irrational love between brands and their consumers, we start every project with one question: How do we want to make people feel?

As a remote-first team, we tackle everything from brand strategy to verbal and visual identities, web design and development to marketing, and beyond — and we're anticipating more tiny wins to create major growth in the future. If our mission gives you the feels, you can learn more here.

The Role

The Design Director at TinyWins is a key member of our creative leadership team who brings passion, purpose, and feeling to our design department. This role sets the design standard for our brand presence and ensures exceptional quality work for our clients. As a Design Director, you oversee our talented design team, providing mentorship that fosters professional development and skill progression. 

You hold strong opinions and convictions while actively seeking outside perspectives. You are adaptable and skilled at managing multiple priorities, responding effectively to the diverse needs of our role and varied client base. Things move quickly here, allowing you to see your work come to life sooner than you might expect. This is a team where you might just do the best work of your life.

Responsibilities

TEAM LEADERSHIP DUTIES

  • Lead and mentor junior designers
  • Provide constructive feedback to team members
  • Foster professional growth within the design team
  • Partner with operations on talent acquisition & participate in interview processes
  • Ensure comprehensive onboarding for new team members
  • Build and maintain a community-driven creative team
  • Inspire innovation and set a strong example for the department

 

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

  • Lead with a strategic mindset
  • Anticipate and respond to industry trends
  • Guide the company’s creative direction
  • Oversee and refine creative team processes
  • Establish efficient workflow cadence
  • Implement effective project management strategies
  • Facilitate cross-organizational collaboration
  • Meet project deadlines consistently
  • Deliver exceptional results to clients

 

CULTURAL LEADERSHIP

  • Foster an environment aligned with TinyWins’ creative ethos
  • Nurture a culture of contribution and innovation
  • Partner in defining long-term organizational goals
  • Develop special projects that drive growth
  • Help pioneer the next chapter of TinyWins’ evolution

 

QUALITY ASSURANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain high standards across all studio outputs
  • Approve artwork, photography, and graphics
  • Make design revisions based on client feedback
  • Elevate creative output through exceptional quality control
  • Develop and establish overall style and mood for projects

Qualifications

  • Industry expertise in design and creative direction
  • Strategic thinking with implementation capabilities
  • Growth mindset aligned with TinyWins values
  • Forward-thinking approach to creative trends
  • Resonance with TinyWins’ creative ethos
  • Humility and confidence, receptive to feedback, yet able to move forward decisively 
  • Collaborative work style, able to foster relationships across the agency
  • Optimism and agility, a can-do attitude, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and dive into multiple clients simultaneously

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