Group Vice President, Group Design Director

Company Description

Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.

Overview

As a VP, Group Design Director for PayPal you will be leads multiple team of designers from project conceptualization to completion, with a focus on design. You will oversee several ongoing and new projects at a time ensuring all projects meet the highest level of professionalism. You often lead the design requirements of new business pitches.

You live and breathe all things design within the office and provide leadership, train and mentor Design Leads.

• Leads design team to ensure high- quality work.
• Fosters a collaborative, agile and innovative environment.
• Provides career path direction.
• Mentors team with regular performance feedback.
• Champions the design craft for the clients at hand and within Razorfish.
• Actively shapes and participates in company culture.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs the creation and implementation of all aspects of design.
• Actively participates in new business development.
• Develops design briefs and directional documentation.
• Prepares for, and leads, workshops/ brainstorming sessions.
• QA designs for consistency, accuracy and functionality.
• Develops tools to improve internal processes.
• Client-facing representative for design-related presentations.
• Ensures deadlines, timetables and approval procedures are adhered to.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 15-years of experience in a design related role
• Exceptional portfolio that includes strong brand design systems thinking. Digital, product or experiential design chops are a plus.
• Highly skilled and proficient at service and e-commerce design.
• Fluent in strategic planning, budgeting and design execution.
• Expert knowledge of all steps required in the creative development process.
• Inspired passion for, and understanding of, new and emerging technologies.
• Working knowledge in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma and Sketch. Motion Design a huge plus.

Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $180k - $299K. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 4/15/26.