Design Director

Great stories start with extraordinary people. We’re bringing together exceptional creative talent to tell the stories of people shaping the future. Work alongside people who raise your standards, champion your ideas, and give you room to do the best work of your career. Story inspires science. Science makes story real. Your Story We're hiring a Design Director to lead visual craft across Story's client work, original series, and brand. You'll set the creative direction, develop our designers, and work closely with strategy and production to bring ideas to life. This is a hands-on leadership role with a path to Head of Design as Story grows. Responsibilities: Lead design direction across client deliverables, pitch decks, brand systems, and original series. Manage and mentor designers, giving clear feedback and helping them develop their craft. Partner with creative, strategy, and production leads to connect design decisions to the idea. Own Story's visual identity and its consistency across channels. Set quality standards and guide work from initial concepts through final delivery. Contribute to new business pitches through strong visual concepts and presentations. Requirements: Portfolio demonstrating senior-level design work across brand and digital. Experience managing or mentoring designers. Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Based in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate. Degrees not required. Your work speaks for itself. Bonus: A distinctive design sensibility across brand, digital, and motion. An ability to give feedback that makes both the work and the designer stronger. Fast, iterative thinking and confidence making creative decisions. A strong instinct for when a concept needs refinement or a new direction. Interest in helping build the design function as Story grows. Different perspectives make better stories. Story Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and consider qualified candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. AI support, human decisions We use AI-assisted tools for extracting data from applications, note-taking, and automations within the hiring process. Our team reviews relevant application materials and An accessible hiring experience We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact careers@story.inc .