Gibsondunn

Creative Director

New York · Director

Sponsorship not specified$280k-$325kDetected 22 days ago

Project ManagementBrand StrategyLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes.
Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes.
The firm's work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Establish and maintain global brand standards, balancing consistency with cultural and regional adaptation.
Identify, select, and implement design technology (project management tools, digital asset manager, brand automation) to enable efficient collaboration across regions.
Establish a dedicated project management capability within the Creative Design team to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality delivery of all creative initiatives and campaigns.
Define and implement standardized processes for project intake, prioritization, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Monitor performance metrics and continuously optimize workflows for scalability and efficiency.
Develop and enforce governance policies for asset lifecycle management, including upload, storage, retrieval, archival, and user access permissions to maintain data integrity and security.
Exhibit willingness and aptitude for identifying and implementing AI-driven solutions that improve design speed, scalability, and personalization while maintaining brand integrity.
Strong track record of aligning brand and design strategy with business goals.
Success in hiring, mentoring, and leading global, diverse design teams.
Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.

Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with PM tools, DAM platforms, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Demonstrate familiarity with emerging AI technologies in creative industries and ability to integrate them thoughtfully into the firm's brand and marketing strategies.
Global Perspective: Demonstrated success leading brand and creative initiatives across multiple regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC).
Creative Leadership: Proven ability to set and articulate a compelling brand vision and inspire creative excellence.
Strategic Acumen: Strong track record of aligning brand and design strategy with business goals.
Operational Expertise: Experience building and scaling in-house creative services functions.
Project Management: Skilled at prioritizing, planning, and delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Collaboration & Influence: Exceptional ability to partner with executives, lawyers, and cross-functional professional stakeholders.
Team Development: Success in hiring, mentoring, and leading global, diverse design teams.
Industry Awareness: Knowledge of design, marketing, and digital trends, with ability to adapt them to a highly professional and confidential client environment. Adept at exploring and implementing AI-driven solutions.
15+ years in design, brand, or creative leadership, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.

Experience in a legal, professional services, or B2B environment is strongly preferred.

The annual compensation range for this position is $280,000 - $325,000.
The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
For technical difficulties with our online application, please contact us at staffrecruiting@gibsondunn.com.
Our recruiting support team will respond as soon as possible.
Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities.
We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.

Partner with senior leaders, lawyers, and professionals across diverse practices and regions to bring bold ideas to life.
We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruiting-accommodations@gibsondunn.com.
Please note, this is a dedicated email inbox established exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation request related to the recruitment process.
Inquiries about the status of an application or other non-accommodation matter will not receive a response.

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