Lead diverse teams to create human-centered digital products for top organizations. Oversee design processes, mentor designers, and collaborate with clients to deliver innovative solutions.
This person must be located in the US or Canada
We are Fantasy.
The creative partner behind the world’s biggest digital products, launching the next generation of intelligent experiences. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with industry leaders like Google, Microsoft, Nike, Spotify, and Ford to shape products and services used by billions daily.
Your Role.
At Fantasy, we’re on a mission to ship world-class products for world-leading organizations. As a Global Design Director, you will lead diverse and talented teams to craft experiences that millions not only use — but love.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide strategic guidance and establish principles for creating human-centered products.
• Oversee work with a meticulous eye for detail, ensuring creativity and expert craftsmanship.
• Design new forms of intelligent experiences and contribute thought leadership to the evolving space.
• Develop systems that combine delight and systematic thinking for global audiences.
• Work with other teams to establish unified strategic and experiential approaches.
• Help designers advance and grow, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation, and leading by example.
• Identify opportunities to improve design processes and lead the team in new, better ways of working.
• Collaborate directly with clients to ideate, imagine, and create innovative solutions.
• Translate brand strategy and business needs into purposeful design systems and solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure brand cohesion and consistency across product and marketing touchpoints.
• Experiment with AI tools and actively introduce new methods and applications into the team’s design workflows.
• Clearly convey the power and thought behind your team’s solutions through engaging presentations.
• Establish strong, successful client relationships as a trusted partner for creativity and problem-solving.
• Participate in the entire process from initial conversations to delivery and ongoing relationship growth.
Lead and develop a world-class team
• You’ll mentor and manage other designers, helping them advance and grow.
• You’ll see opportunities to improve design processes and lead the team in new, better ways of working.
• You’ll lead by example, inspiring those around you to think beyond the ordinary.
Experience and Skills
• A strong portfolio showcasing a wide variety of digital products, services, and experiences.
• 12+ years of experience in the design industry, leading teams to create impactful, human-centered digital experiences.
• Ability to inspire and mentor teams to achieve extraordinary results.
• Combine thought leadership and strategic insight to provide a strong point of view.
• Passion for enhancing design practices and processes.
• Meticulous eye for detail and strong design aesthetic sensibilities.
• Continued awareness of design trends and innovations.
• Demonstrated experience designing new forms of intelligent experiences, with a track record of thought leadership in this evolving space.
• Actively explores and applies AI tools within the design process, introducing innovative workflows and inspiring team adoption.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey ideas and build relationships.
• Passion for people and building successful client relationships.
Fantasy EOE
Fantasy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Since 1999, diversity has been vital to our success and ability to create products and services used and loved by millions of people all over the world. We are committed to continually fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Top Skills
Ai Tools
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