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Design Director

New Albany, OH · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Notary Loop is searching for a Design Director to lead our dynamic Creative department. This ... Proven experience in a senior design role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design ...

$150 - $200/hr

Senior Design Director - Digital Infrastructure & Mission Critical Facilities Project Management 14,166 - 18,750 $ is seeking an experienced Senior Design Director to lead the planning, design, and ...

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Design Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$155K - $190K/yr

We are looking for a Design Director to own the creative vision of the firm and to lead the people ... This is the senior design seat at Ovadia IDA, reporting directly to our founder and working ...

Design Director

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Notary Loop is searching for a Design Director to lead our dynamic Creative department. This ... Proven experience in a senior design role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design ...

Work with the Sr. Design Director to test and implement new technology, tools and processes that can help our teams be more efficient and affective. * SUPPORT PATTERN, PRINT & EMBELLISHMENT TREND:

Design Director

Miami, FL · On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

Mentor, inspire, and grow the design team (Senior Designer, Design Assistant). Set high creative ... Director level) at a premium or lifestyle apparel brand. * Proven ability to balance brand identity ...

Design Director Job Location: Algona, WA Job Type: Contract * Act autonomously to manage and guide ... Succinctly and professionally present to senior leadership, stakeholders, and organizations.

$150 - $200/hr

This senior leadership role will shape the overarching design vision while leading, mentoring, and ... The Design Director will foster creativity across the team, challenge and elevate design thinking ...

Design Director

Plainview, NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

This senior leadership role will shape the overarching design vision while leading, mentoring, and ... The Design Director will foster creativity across the team, challenge and elevate design thinking ...

Design Director

California, MO · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

The Design Director supervises the Design Studio staff and collaborates with senior leadership and teams throughout the Museum. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following reflects OMCA ...

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How much do senior design director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior design director in the United States is $135,763.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Design Director vs Creative Director?

AspectSenior Design DirectorCreative Director
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Design, Architecture, or related field; extensive experience in design leadershipSimilar educational background; often with additional emphasis on branding and marketing
Work EnvironmentLeads design teams, oversees project execution, collaborates with cross-functional teams in corporate or agency settingsFocuses on overall brand vision, creative strategy, and concept development across multiple media
Industry UsageCommon in corporate, architecture, and product design firmsPrevalent in advertising, branding agencies, and media companies

While both roles require strong design expertise and leadership skills, the Senior Design Director primarily manages design teams and project execution, whereas the Creative Director focuses on overarching creative vision and brand strategy.

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Infographic showing various Senior Design Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,763 per year, or $65.3 per hour.

Anthropologie Senior Design Director

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

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33rd of 105 rated fashion retailers


Job description

Anthropologie is searching for a Senior Design Director. Our Design Directors are responsible for creating a seasonal collection of innovative product appropriate for the Anthropologie customer while leading and mentoring the Design team.


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  • Function as leader, mentor, and manager for the design team
  • Create fresh, innovative, and commercial seasonal collections as well as ongoing fast turn product.
  • Collaborate with Executive Creative Director, Brand Director, and DMM’s to ensure outstanding design execution while meeting business objectives.
  • Partner with Executive Creative Director on seasonal inspiration, concept direction and trend.
  • Guide Designer Teams in the development of styles that support the seasonal design concepts  and fulfill the needs of the business as outlined by the Buying team.
  • Work closely with other category Design Directors to cross pollinate ideas, outfitting, assortment  balance and maintain seasonal design direction.
  • Collaborate with Print & Color team on seasonal print & color direction and assortment.
  • Facilitate the seasonal development calendar in collaboration with the Design Manager.
  • Prepare for and participate in all relevant product meetings.
  • Manage the teams’ budgets, ensuring monthly budget requirements are met.
  • Oversee branding of the seasonal assortment and work to build, improve, and elevate brand identity.

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  • Ideal candidate should be highly creative and have a strong point of view.
  • Outstanding taste level with the ability to recognize, forecast, and translate industry trend direction
  • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to direct Designers in a positive and strategic way while nurturing creativity at all levels
  •  Strong understanding of retail business to identify product opportunities and offer innovative design solutions
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with partners in Buying, Production, and Design
  • Outstanding creative talent and taste level with the ability to recognize, forecast, and translate industry trend direction
  • Expert technical knowledge of product, raw materials, manufacturing techniques, and processes
  • Strong understanding of the Anthropologie customer aesthetic and product
  • Must have at least 10 years experience in Apparel Design

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