Design Director
$85,000–$100,000 year
On-siteDublin, Leinster, Ireland or Dublin, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Lead creative vision for multiple exhibit and experience design projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams of designers, writers, and technical specialists from early concept through detailed design and implementation. Develop compelling concepts that balance storytelling, visitor engagement, operational needs, and budget while creating sketches, plans, models, and presentations to communicate design intent. Present ideas directly to clients, facilitate collaborative design conversations, and mentor emerging designers to foster a culture of excellence. Balance multiple projects while maintaining quality, schedule, and resource oversight.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in exhibit design, environmental design, architecture, experiential design, or a related field
- A portfolio demonstrating exceptional spatial thinking, storytelling, and visitor-centered design
- Experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams
- Confidence presenting ideas to clients and facilitating design discussions
- Strong conceptual thinking balanced with practical execution
- Experience mentoring designers and helping others grow
- Proficiency with tools such as SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and/or Revit
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