Design Director in New York

At Elmwood, we believe in building brands with intent. Finely tuned it reveals the real questions, unlocks untapped potential, and builds meaningful and memorable brands.   

As we continue to grow our client portfolio, we have an exciting opportunity for an accomplished Design Director to join us in our New York studio.  

You will be an accomplished Design Director with extensive experience in consumer-led brands who will be managing the creative delivery across key accounts. You understand how big ideas relate to brand success and will drive points of view that build iconic brands in this client-facing role.   

What you will do;  

• You proactively support the Creative Director in the delivery of award-winning, strategic creative work. 

• You help manage the creative output on projects looking beyond the client brief. 

• You’re a multi-tasker and can juggle...

As a Designer at TAVERN, you will spearhead creative innovation while efficiently producing exceptional work from the initial concept to final output. You thrive on great ideas, possessing a keen ability to identify, articulate, and leverage them. Designers works closely with our Strategy and Client Services teams, serving as the primary creative force on several projects and providing support to the design leadership. In collaboration with the Design Director and/or Chief Creative Officer, you will motivate more junior members of the creative team, offering mentorship and sharing insights to help them achieve their full potential. From a creative standpoint, you will showcase a deep comprehension of Brand First principles through engaging design that elevates brand visibility and desirability. Additionally, you will engage in cross-functional collaboration with your colleagues in Strategy, Operations, and Client Management to craft distinctive brands by thoroughly understanding...

 Planning and strategy of project development from the design effort through construction, obtaining Certificate of Occupancy and project closeout

Assist with oversight and coordination of design development from Schematic Design to Construction Administration Phases

Assist in the day-to-day management of development projects including the oversight of project contractors and consultants

Assist in negotiating and drafting contract terms and scope with design consultants and contractors

Assist Design Director to conduct regularly coordination meetings with the contractors and design consultants

Responsible for maintaining project schedule, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget

Manage project documents including discretionary and non-discretionary approvals, agency releases/declarations/determinations, easements, covenants, tract maps, construction documents, A/E design and engineering...