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Vetted Design director in the United States (UTC-8)
Accomplished Product Design leader with over 20 years of experience crafting user-centric solutions that drive substantial results. Successfully led groundbreaking GenAI projects at Pinterest, Twitter, and Walmart+, consistently delivering scalable products that boosted user engagement by up to 15% and improved conversion rates by 8%. Expertise in data-driven design, user research, and A/B testing, alongside a proven track record in growing design teams from a few members to over 50. Renowned for turning complex challenges into streamlined, effective designs and advancing digital experiences in fast-paced environments. Brings a global perspective and strong cross-functional team leadership, reimagining social media interactions and revolutionizing e-commerce platforms. Eager to apply innovation, strategic thinking, and hands-on leadership to make a significant industry impact.
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Vetted Design director in Peru (UTC-5)
I'm an experienced Senior Creative Art Director based in Lima, Peru with a demonstrated history of working marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in Advertising, Branding & Identity, Creative Strategy, Typography, Photography, Digital, Adobe Createive Suite, Artifial Intelligence & Web3. I'd worked for local and regional brands like Pepsi Co, Hyundai, Visa, bayer, Banco Falab ella, Nestle, Diari o El Comerci o Peru, AmBev, Movistar, Interbank, Caja Piura, Primax, Rimac Seguros, VirtuaMetaverse (a Web3 metaverse crypto eco system) and other projects. I'm also passionate for marking music. I play guitar for a couple of bands in my country and have several years in this creative field playing rock n' roll, blues, metal, punk rock, pop rock and other styles. For me, inspiration comes from everywhere!
Vetted Design director in Argentina (UTC-3)
With 20 years of extensive experience and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results, I am confident I can contribute effectively to your team. I have honed my Web Design, UX/UI & Project Management skills throughout my career, continually adapting to evolving industry trends and technologies. My leadership capabilities have enabled me to effectively manage and inspire teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. I am known for my strong sense of responsibility, empathy, and attention to detail, traits that have consistently contributed to the success of my projects.
Vetted Design director in the United States (UTC-8)
Portfolio links: http://www.abiemdesign.com (password: peek) https://www.figma.com/slides/X1YIKL7vGmyxxGQu8Enmee/Allen-Chan-Portfolio-2024?node-id=509-8004&t=u1kbA6D5tsM5lcLl-1 \------------------------------------- Allen is a seasoned product designer with over 15 years of experience in building and scaling impactful products & teams. His experiences range from bootstrapped 2-person startups up to renown corporations like Amazon and Microsoft. Aside from working on products that's touched billions of lives, he's also worked on many 0 to 1 products starting with inception research to concepting, prototyping, detailed UX designs, to design systems and final specs. With his diverse hands-on experiences also comes the ability to wear many hats including operations, leadership, and management. Allen brings a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on design skills, underpinned by a passion for solving complex human problems with simplicity.
Vetted Design director in the United Kingdom
An award-winning Creative Director with 20+ years of experience, I’ve helped shape and elevate the ideas and craft behind brands including BT, Adobe, Vodafone, Tesco, Google, and many more. I’m a multidisciplinary designer, with hands-on experience across branding and branded content, advertising, web and product UX, and 3D animation. In a previous life, I built websites using front-end technologies including CSS, HTML5, jQuery, and PHP. And long before that, my career began in music magazine editorial roles. My extensive experience allows me to solve problems with a broad lens and cross-disciplinary thinking, blending brand and product strategy, technical literacy and craft, to help businesses and brands thrive. Previously Creative Director and Senior leadership at Publicis Pro (formerly Octopus Group), part of Publicis Groupe UK, and while under my creative leadership, Marketing Agency Of The Year 2022, The UK Agency Awards.
Vetted Design director in the United States (UTC-5)
With over 25 years of experience, I am a seasoned Executive Director with expertise in digital innovation, design thinking, and leading high-stakes pitches. I have consistently driven significant revenue growth, with a 165% boost in new business opportunities and a 40% increase in design efficiency within 3 years. A storyteller and strategic thinker, I excel at navigating and guiding Fortune 500 companies through the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Vetted Design director in Sweden (UTC+1)
Experienced Graphic Designer with expertise in brand identity development, art direction, graphic design, and visual communication. Proven track record in delivering strategically accurate creative solutions for startups and established businesses, including branding guidelines, advertising campaigns, social media, digital and print design. Skilled in using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Figma.
Vetted Design director in Italy (UTC+1)
I’m an independent design consultant with 12 years of experience. I deliver on customer experience strategy, product-led growth, retention, and monetisation through sleek interfaces. Usability, accessibility, and aesthetics are a given. Ex Deloitte, ex Condé Nast, ex design lead at US/EU-based startups, I bring together the vision of consulting with the iterative approach and practicality of working inside products. With hands-on crafting UX and UI, I lead design efforts and cross-dept challenges, from strategy and discovery to implementation. I also work as a solo designer to maximise quality and efficiency. About me: I’m moved by passion. Passion for mastery, craft, understanding people and how things work, spotting opportunities, and solving problems. Loaded with enthusiasm and obsessed with quality, I embarked on a journey through the galaxy and into a pile of intriguing work, from strategy to pixels. Clients, employers, and colleagues turned to partners and friends, mentors and mentees. And while I’m helping business succeed and users navigate complexity, I still strive to touch hearts and minds, and eat less pizza.
Vetted Design director in the United States (UTC-5)
By leading cross-functional teams of designers, developers, and stakeholders, I resolved complex design challenges, resulting in a 20% faster project completion and a 15% reduction in design errors.
Vetted Design director in the United States (UTC-6)
Mohamed Gaber is a seasoned graphic and type designer with over 17 years of experience and a Master’s in Design from Sandberg Instituut, Amsterdam. He specializes in typography and is interested in versatile creative practices like branding, UI, UX, and visual art. Mohamed also taught at institutions like Linnaeus University and VCU. His work has been featured on Google Fonts and exhibited internationally, earning prestigious awards including the Best Arabic Display Font from Granshan in 2016.
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To hire the right design directors, start by clearly defining your project or role. This includes the skills, experience, and deliverables you require. Write a detailed job description that outlines these needs, along with any industry-specific requirements and your company's culture. Arc simplifies this process by instantly matching you with pre-vetted design directors who meet your criteria, whether for a project or a long-term role. All design directors on Arc are evaluated for their expertise, relevant experience, and communication skills, helping you find the right fit quickly and confidently.
Why choose Arc to hire design directors?
Arc is trusted by startups and tech companies worldwide, including leaders like Spotify and Automattic. When you hire design directors through Arc, you get access to a global pool of pre-vetted candidates ready for interviews, so there's no need to post job ads or sift through resumes. Our network of design directors is thoroughly checked for technical skills, communication, and remote work readiness, ensuring they meet your project requirements.
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When you hire design directors through Arc, you're choosing from the top 2% of global talent, carefully selected through a rigorous vetting process. Our three-step verification ensures all design directors in our network are highly skilled and ready to meet your project or role needs. First, we review their profile to verify their skills, experience, and training. Then, we test their communication skills to ensure English fluency and effective collaboration.
The final step is a technical interview with an expert to assess their specific skills in detail. This means that when you hire design directors on Arc, you're connecting with candidates who have proven expertise, strong communication, and are prepared for remote work. Our vetting process ensures you can confidently hire design directors ready to contribute from day one.
What kinds of design directors are available for hire through Arc?
When you hire design directors through Arc, you can choose from freelance, full-time, part-time, or contract-to-hire options. Whether you need someone for a short-term project or a long-term role, Arc helps you find the right talent based on your needs. Freelance design directors can be available in 72 hours, while full-time hires typically take around 14 days. If you're looking to transition a freelance hire into a permanent position, Arc also offers contract-to-hire options.
Arc provides access to a global pool of mid-level and senior-level design directors from regions like Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Asia. This allows you to hire skilled professionals across different time zones, ensuring you find the best fit no matter where your company is based. All Arc design directors are remote-ready and can start immediately.
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For freelance design directors, you can hire within 72 hours, and full-time positions are usually filled in about 14 days. Arc’s global network of over 450,000professionals helps you find the right design directors quickly, whether for short-term projects or long-term roles.
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