Senior Design Director – Freelance
Role: Senior Design Director (Freelance) Commitment: 30–40 hours per week, October through mid-December Start: Monday, 10/20
About Coffee ‘n Clothes
Coffee ‘n Clothes (CNC) is an experiential agency that blends culture, creativity, and commerce to create unforgettable brand experiences. We specialize in immersive activations, pop-ups, and brand storytelling that drive engagement and impact. Our clients range from global brands to emerging disruptors, and we pride ourselves on pushing boundaries and delivering premium, high-energy experiences.
Overview We’re looking for a Senior Design Director with a refined, tech-forward aesthetic to elevate the quality and consistency of our design output. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in executional design excellence — from visual systems and typography to production-ready files — and can raise the bar for design craft across multiple touchpoints.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the visual development and refinement of design systems, signage, and brand applications.
- Ensure all design work meets the client’s taste, quality standards, and brand guidelines.
Partner closely with Creative Director to take concepts through production-ready execution.
Oversee a small team of designers and coordinate with the Design Manager for alignment and delivery.
Provide fast, clear creative feedback and establish QA processes to maintain a high design standard.
Maintain efficient organization, spec handoffs, and version control across files.
What We’re Looking For
Senior-level graphic design direction experience, ideally with top Bay Area tech brands or agencies.
Strong systems thinking and a clean, modern aesthetic.
Expert in typography, layout, visual identity rollouts, and production design.
Obsessed with detail, speed, and design precision.
Fluent in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, with efficient workflow habits.
Nice to Have
Experience refining or standardizing signage programs.
Familiarity with San Francisco tech event and brand environments.
Not a Fit
Pure experiential/XM leads without strong graphic design direction chops