Occupation
Director of Design
A Director of Design leads the creative vision and strategic direction for a product category or brand, managing design teams while translating market insights and business objectives into compelling products. The role spans conceptualization through execution, requiring both hands-on design expertise in areas like footwear, accessories, or visual branding and the ability to mentor designers, collaborate across product and marketing functions, and balance creative vision with manufacturing constraints and commercial viability. The position typically suits experienced designers with deep technical knowledge of their domain, a strong aesthetic point of view, and leadership skills to build and inspire creative teams.
How much does a Director of Design make?
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Who is hiring for Director of Design roles?
3 open Director of Design roles from 2 employers.
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Director of Design in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Director, Kobe CMG Design
Nike, Inc.
Beaverton, OR
Lead the color, graphics, and materials design vision for the Kobe brand, directing a team of designers across footwear and apparel while collaborating with product, marketing, and development teams. This role suits an experienced design leader with a strong aesthetic point of view, deep knowledge of manufacturing and materials, and a passion for shaping culturally relevant products.
Listed on Nike, Inc.’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Design Director, Brand
AlphaSense
Full-time · New York, NY · $160,000 – $200,000
Lead the visual and conceptual strategy for AlphaSense's brand across campaigns, systems, and product storytelling, translating complex enterprise intelligence into compelling design that resonates with executive audiences. This role combines strategic vision-setting with hands-on design work, requiring you to build and mentor a design team while partnering across marketing and product to scale the brand with consistency and creative edge.
Listed on AlphaSense’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Footwear Design Director, Nike Basketball Signature Athlete
Nike, Inc.
Beaverton, OR
Nike is seeking a creative design director to lead the development of basketball footwear for signature athletes, creating bold products that blend performance with cultural relevance. This role is for an experienced designer who combines artistic vision with technical expertise and can mentor a team while driving innovation across the organization.
Listed on Nike, Inc.’s careers site · Apply there ↗