Creative Director

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Reports To: Principal, General Manager

Employment Type: Full-time, Mid-Senior level

Hybrid Work Model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

Our West Coast office is looking for a Creative Director! Are you interested in a career where you can make an impact in shaping everyday experiences? Are you ready to put your creative skills to work on diverse and exciting projects?

At Entro, we understand our strength is our people. We believe that the key to our success is a vibrant culture that supports and nurtures our team members. As a design firm, we solve problems, create interest, and tell stories. We cherish curiosity, talent, collaboration, camaraderie, and hard work. We collectively celebrate our wins and learn from our losses.

Our West Coast office is looking for a dynamic Creative Director who will will lead the design vision while overseeing the successful planning and delivery of projects for our NY Studio. This hybrid role combines high- level creative leadership with strong project oversight across all phases - from concept to implementation. You will work closely with partners, principals, designers, and clients across a range of built environment projects including signage, wayfinding, and experiential graphic design (EGD).

Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Design Leadership

• Inspire and lead the design vision across multiple projects and teams.
• Guide conceptual development, storytelling, and design briefs that align with client goals and project objectives.
• Oversee design quality through QA/QC reviews at all phases.
• Mentor, delegate, and support junior to intermediate level through design development.
• Facilitate internal design charrettes, workshops, and client presentations.
• Ensure consistent and innovative use of materials, methods, and creative techniques.
• Maintain and evolve Entro’s creative standards, contributing to our internal knowledge base.
• Support studio culture through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and team building activities.

Project Oversight & Management

• Manage multiple, concurrent projects across all phases - from schematic design to post- construction.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, workbacks, budgets, and resourcing plans with project coordinators and project directors.
• Collaborate with Studio Director, Partners, and design teams to track milestones and deliverables.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure smooth communication and project alignment.
• Coordinate contract documentation, technical drawings, and submittals with the design team.
• Apply construction knowledge to assess constructibility, compliance, and risk.
• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, timelines, and budget with project coordinators.

Team & Client Development

• Participate in business development efforts, including proposals, networking events, and client outreach.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and performance management of design team members.
• Promote a collaborative, communicative, and inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Architecture, or a related design field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in experiential graphic design, wayfinding, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience in project management within the built environment.
• Strong design portfolio with demonstrated leadership in strategy, concept, and execution.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with construction processes and contract administration is an asset.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience in a professional design consultancy or multidisciplinary studio is preferred.

Our People – work with award winning, recognized industry leaders and best-in-class project teams

Our Projects – work on exciting, high profile projects that are at the forefront of environmental design and placemaking across the world

Our Compensation – Work for an employer that offers competitive pay, extended health and dental benefits as well as opportunities for career growth & development

Salary Range - 90,000 - 110,000