Design Director (Advertising)

Location: NYC, DC, SF, or CHI Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. BPI specializes in public affairs, corporate reputation, and social impact. A growing firm, we sit on both coasts and connect Silicon Valley technology, Madison Avenue creative, Washington policy and real people. The Opportunity to Make an Impact We are an ambitious, quickly expanding team looking for a Design Director that can help us compete on a global scale. You are a smart, strategic, focused and ambitious senior design leader looking for the chance to make an impact on the advertising campaigns for both the biggest brands in the world and the most important mission-driven organizations fighting for meaningful social change in the country. This is an opportunity to push a design and creative team forward, lead impactful and meaningful work, and help to grow a talented, hungry team.  Overview. Capable of leading and developing top-notch ad campaigns across brand and social impact marketing. You will manage the design team and process to ensure campaigns are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest design and quality standards. Leadership. Lead a growing team of graphic designers; you have a background in designing brand identities and collateral & a desire to help young designers and creatives grow.  Salary range - $150,000 - $180,000 Expectation to work from one of our offices at least 3 days a week Requirements 15+ years design experience in an agency environment, including at least 5 as a Senior Designer leading a range of advertising campaigns (brand reputation & social impact experience preferred) A laser focus on design quality control. You want every design to be pixel-perfect and know how to maintain high design standards across a large graphic design team. You excel at reviewing graphic design work across multiple clients and providing the clear, actionable feedback necessary to make the work better and ensure it meets our standards A background in resource management and the ability to help allocate and manage design resources, including designers, freelancers, and agencies An active role in hiring, training, and managing the creative team’s development while providing direction and insights on performance and needs to the creative leadership Exceptional communication skills, capable of communicating creative and design decisions - and why they work - to clients at the highest level (Fortune 1 C-Suite) A desire to lead, mentor and manage a growing team of designers and art directors  using persuasive leadership skills, clear communication, and comprehensive knowledge of branding / design strategies and best practices  Fluency in graphic design across both digital and traditional channels, including all social media platforms, print, OOH, DOOH and video advertising Strong organizational skills that enable you to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize work streams, delegate effectively, and meet deadlines with ease Applications without a portfolio will not be considered Benefits BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%, generous time off for vacation, $50 monthly phone reimbursement, unlimited sick time, and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents. BPI’s benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce.  BPI offers a comprehensive total compensation package for this role to include but not limited to a targeted base salary range of $150,000 - $180,000, an annual discretionary bonus, and generous benefits. Actual base and bonus compensation will be determined by a wide variety of factors, such as skillset, level of experience, and other qualifications. We’re looking for all kinds of people.   BPI Group is an integrated public affairs agency that delivers outcomes for the top organizations and leaders around the world. With expertise in strategic communications, digital marketing, creative, research, and measurement, we offer a cohesive approach across corporate, policy, and public affairs strategy in today’s interconnected world. By combining incisive strategy and deep tactical expertise, we make change possible. Our transatlantic presence includes offices across eleven markets in the US and Europe. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.  BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. We consider applications holistically and you may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings! Let’s keep in touch. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at bpigroup.com