Digital Design Director

Engaged (Antwerp)

Engaged is a leading digital activation agency, known for delivering high-quality immersive experiences for international brands like LEGO.
Our in-house production studio delivers top-notch design and development with a team of talented 3D artists,
digital designers, motion designers, UI designers, and front-end developers.

**Job description**:
We are looking for a Digital Design Director / Digital Art director to lead the design team in creating cohesive and immersive digital experiences.
As a Digital Design Director, you will play a critical role in bringing together all elements of our immersive experiences,
including UI design, animations, transitions, user interactions, sound design, and VFX. You should have a strong background in interactive / digital design
and a deep understanding of the design principles in digital communication.

Your role will involve overseeing the work of designers, providing creative direction, and ensuring that all elements
of the digital experience work together seamlessly to captivate and engage our audiences.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead the creative direction on interactive design projects such as AR experiences, virtual worlds, minisites, minigames, and more.
- Brief and review designers on communication assets to drive traffic to our interactive experiences, including social videos,
rich media banners, creative homepage take-overs, and other digital communication assets.
- Collaborate with various in-house team members, freelancers and production partners.
- Provide design guidance and support to team members, and coach them along the way.
- Act as a liaison between all parties to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery.
- Ensure all designs align with the client's design guidelines and brand standards.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, and bring new ideas to the table.

**Key Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interactive Design, Multimedia Design or related field.
- Proven experience as a digital art director, Design Director or Interactive Designer in an agency setting.
- Strong background in interactive design and a keen eye for design in all forms of digital communication.
- You should have excellent communication and leadership skills, including the ability to brief designers,
provide creative direction, and motivate and guide a team.
- Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
- Familiarity with industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
- A basic understanding of Blender is a bonus.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A strong portfolio showcasing your design (direction) skills and experience in the field of
interactive experiences and/or digital communication.
- Fluency in Dutch and/or English is required for this position.

**What do we have to offer?**:

- You will work on a variety of immersive experiences and communication assets for brands like LEGO on a daily basis.
- Your work will be delivered to audiences around the world
- You will become part of a highly motivated and skilled team of designers and developers
- You will receive a yearly budget for courses, conferences, and workshops (online & abroad)
- We offer you an inspiring boot office with an amazing roof terrace
- We are open to remote work

In addition to a dynamic and challenging work environment, we offer a competitive salary package
commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as a comprehensive benefits program.
We believe in taking care of our employees and providing them with the support they need to succeed.

**Does all of this give you**
**a hell yeah feeling?**:
If you are passionate about interactive design and are looking for a dynamic and challenging work environment,