VP Associate Design Director

Much of what you need to know about minds + assembly is captured in the name itself: we think, we create, and (+) we put things together. It’s really that simple—and that shockingly different. Of course, the simplicity of our name belies the depth of what we deliver to our most honored (and often overjoyed) clients. Our work is consistently at a higher caliber than they are used to, simply because we push ourselves to think and build differently. Combine this with an obsessive attention to client service, and you arrive at a place where we stand alone among agencies. Arrogant? No. Confident? Of course, but only because we’ve put together a team of people who are good AF in every way. 

About us:

Much of what you need to know about minds + assembly is captured in the name itself: we think, we create, and (+) we put things together. It’s really that simple—and that shockingly different. Of course, the simplicity of our name belies the depth of what we deliver to our most honored (and often overjoyed) clients. Our work is consistently at a higher caliber than they are used to, simply because we push ourselves to think and build differently. Combine this with an obsessive attention to client service, and you arrive at a place where we stand alone among agencies. Arrogant? No. Confident? Of course, but only because we’ve put together a team of people who are good AF in every way.

At minds + assembly, the engine of our business is commercial invention. We approach every project—actually, every aspect of our work—as an opportunity to dip our toes into the revitalizing stream of the new. The original conception of our agency (which has since been realized) was that of a happy workshop, a place where the mind and hands are free to construct brilliant new things for our clients. Yet, we never forget that we are in fact a business. Everything we do is to further the commercial goals of our clients, whether that is to sell a product or an idea. To achieve this, we continue to add only the best people—those who have the right talent, temperament, and teamwork orientation—to further our collective goals. Then we ask that each person adhere to two simple and equally important principles: uncompromising standards and unconditional support. In other words, we push each other, hard, to produce the best work possible, yet always with the knowledge that we have each other’s backs.

About the role:

A creative savant focused on leading a high-performing team while flexing their leadership skills.

The VP, Associate Director, Design builds on their experience as the Associate Director, Design and begins to extend their leadership beyond the creative realm to achieve business objectives for their team, foster collaboration across departments, and advocate for the agency's vision and values. They play a crucial role in identifying and nurturing talent as they guide their team towards continuous improvement and innovation.

Job responsibilities

• All responsibilities of the Associate Director, Design
• Assists in interviewing, training, and orienting new designers to build strong teams
• Recommends adjustments or additions to team roles and procedures
• Begins to learn about the business side of things 
• Manages workloads to maximize productivity of the Design team, ensuring that everyone is busy and billable
• Anticipates client needs, and proactively develop solutions
• Helps to develop and review creative briefs that provide strategic insight and creative inspiration
• Leads the creative teams in development of concepts and execution of all projects
• Demonstrates to clients that they understand their products and marketing challenges and are responsive to the strategic and creative needs of the brand
• Expert knowledge of core design applications: Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects (strong experience with: Sketch, Keynote, PowerPoint)

Professional skills and requirements:

• Minimum of 8-9 years of industry experience
• At least 2+ years of managerial experience
• An exceptional portfolio that shows a strong breadth of work 
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects)
• Strong experience with Figma, Keynote, PowerPoint, and other creation tools

At minds + assembly, the engine of our business is commercial invention. We approach every project—actually, every aspect of our work—as an opportunity to dip our toes into the revitalizing stream of the new. The original conception of our agency (which has since been realized) was that of a happy workshop, a place where the mind and hands are free to construct brilliant new things for our clients. Yet, we never forget that we are in fact a business. Everything we do is to further the commercial goals of our clients, whether that is to sell a product or an idea. To achieve this, we continue to add only the best people—those who have the right talent, temperament, and teamwork orientation—to further our collective goals. Then we ask that each person adhere to two simple and equally important principles: uncompromising standards and unconditional support. In other words, we push each other, hard, to produce the best work possible, yet always with the knowledge that we have each other’s backs. 

We’re looking for people with curiosity and expertise, and most of all, a positive attitude. If that sounds like you, send website links, portfolios, resumes, and passion projects to hello@mna.co