Design Director at StudioXAG

The role

StudioXAG is seeking a Design Director to define bold ideas and raise creative standards across their Creative Studio. This senior leadership role involves directing ambitious projects, mentoring designers, and balancing creative excellence with commercial reality.

What you'll do

• Lead concept-led design across multiple projects from brief to execution
• Set benchmarks for quality and craft on high-profile ambitious work
• Mentor and develop Lead Designers through coaching and feedback
• Drive innovation within a specialist area of interest or strength
• Collaborate with Project Management to balance creative ambition with delivery
• Build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience as a design leader in luxury or experiential environments
• Proven track record of mentoring creatives and elevating team capability
• Strong communication and storytelling skills for senior stakeholder engagement
• Technical proficiency in SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite
• Deep connection to culture and curiosity about industry evolution

Your impact

The Design Director will significantly elevate the studio's creative output and standards while fostering a high-performing culture through talent development. By bridging the gap between bold ideas and commercial delivery, they will ensure the studio continues to create impactful experiences for global brands.