Graphic Design Practice Leader

We don’t believe design happens in a vacuum, nor do we believe in big reveals. We believe the best solutions are co-authored, and that design is an iterative process. We’re also champions for diversity as a design collaborative, drawing from all experience levels and cultural backgrounds within our team of “Bergies” – intentionally staffing project teams inclusively to represent the diverse perspectives of the world around us. In this role, you will be responsible for working collaboratively to shape the creative direction of our graphic design practice, mentoring a team of talented designers, and setting high standards of visual communication in projects across all markets. Essential Skills and Responsibilities • Proven experience leading and managing design teams, including mentoring and developing talent in a collaborative environment • Exceptional creative thinking, with a strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and branding • Willingness and appetite to contribute to business development efforts and an entrepreneurial spirit towards growing the practice, including materials for new business submissions and meetings with potential clients • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build consensus and buy-in for concepts across diverse stakeholders • High degree of comfort with interdisciplinary teams • Serve as a key point of contact for clients, understanding their design needs and presenting creative solutions while managing complex design deliverables • Deliver on all phases of design, from strategic direction to concept design through to the execution of technical documentation (pricing/bid documents) and artwork for print, digital and three-dimensional applications ensuring all outputs are visually compelling, on brand, and meet client requirements • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment • Self-motivated with an ability to work quickly and independently, in an organized manner