Job DetailsJob Location: DI - HQ - Overland Park, KS 66203SUMMARY
DI exists to relieve the world of mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our people make the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment each day.
Reporting directly to the assigned Executive Creative Director, the Creative Director works closely with clients to create an original idea during the ideation process. Applying their expert knowledge of design processes, trends, and materials, combined with research, this role will contribute by problem solving and presenting the right solution for each unique client. The CD is a role model and is among the essential leaders within the Creative Studio.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to:
Lead, support and contribute to the project team's executed design solution and deliverable for assigned projects
Defines and holds project teams accountable for executing and delivering quality solutions efficiently within project deadlines, ensuring direction and feedback from project leadership is incorporated
Leads client presentations and communications and ensures presentation meets DI standards before client meetings
QA/QC solutions throughout a variety of Design Phases: Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction Documentation
Provide leadership to project teams, sets project-based expectation and requirements around design fidelity as it pertains to the Design phases: Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction Documentation
Consistently ensures deadlines are being met and the work is within client expectations
Interface directly with outside team counterparts and internal departments to identify issues, track those issues and collectively develop solutions
Consistently and proactively exudes a “go where needed” attitude and outlook on role
Actively develop project plans while considering available resources and project budgets
Ability to maintain a flexible travel schedule and travel on short notice based on project and client needs
Steward and manages process improvements and best practices within the department
Articulates and shares information and knowledge as a DI subject matter expert
Champions, mentors, and supports the success of Creative Studio team members
Provides leadership, guidance, and development to direct reports and documents performance expectations and challenges as needed
Holds weekly one-on-one touch base with direct reports to review project assignments, status and any areas of concern
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Demonstrate a strong proficiency with design programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Sketchup), research skills (for storytelling) and digital or hand sketching abilities in order to convey design concepts
Consistently shares their skills and knowledge to support their direct reports and the Creative Studio team members
Ability to give direction and constructive critique and document situations as needed
Is consistently and proactively an exemplary team player and role model
Consistently provides leadership in the midst of adversity
Maintains quality control of design documents by all Creative Studio team members
Consistently demonstrates development of personal time management and multi-tasking skills and provides direction and assistance to team members to do the same
Demonstrates independent thinking, solutions and autonomy with day-to-day tasks, and project assignments
Possess a knowledge of material and fabrication methods relevant to design
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management, including managing and mentoring multiple project teams
Experience with business development, estimating, writing proposals and creative briefs
Actively contributes to recruiting and team development for Creative Studio in collaboration with designated People Team members
Champion and contribute to Creative Studio vision plans
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.F.A) in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, or related field
At least 10 years’ experience in an environmental or branded environments design role required with proven leadership skills
Excellent time management skills and critical attention to detail at all times
Proven written and verbal communication skills with clients and team members, including delivery of constructive feedback as needed
Sound judgement, business sensibility, and discretion required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawl
The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Employee must be able to talk and hear
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?
Permission to play at DI starts with the ability to be a team player, possess a positive attitude while under a tight deadline and demonstrate an uncommon commitment to your work. Please visit our website (www.dimin.com) to see some of the amazing work we do!
This is a salary (exempt) position. DI offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) with a match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually, and paid Parental Leave.
In 2018, DI incorporated the Great Game of Business principles into the way we do things. The program is designed to create a business of business people, provide transparency into company performance and directly tie daily behavior to impact DIs performance. GGOB allows for the potential of quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. No phone calls please. For more information about working at DI and a full list of available opportunities, please visit
Qualifications
DI exists to relieve the world of mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our people make the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment each day.
Reporting directly to the assigned Executive Creative Director, the Creative Director works closely with clients to create an original idea during the ideation process. Applying their expert knowledge of design processes, trends, and materials, combined with research, this role will contribute by problem solving and presenting the right solution for each unique client. The CD is a role model and is among the essential leaders within the Creative Studio.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to:
Lead, support and contribute to the project team's executed design solution and deliverable for assigned projects
Defines and holds project teams accountable for executing and delivering quality solutions efficiently within project deadlines, ensuring direction and feedback from project leadership is incorporated
Leads client presentations and communications and ensures presentation meets DI standards before client meetings
QA/QC solutions throughout a variety of Design Phases: Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction Documentation
Provide leadership to project teams, sets project-based expectation and requirements around design fidelity as it pertains to the Design phases: Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction Documentation
Consistently ensures deadlines are being met and the work is within client expectations
Interface directly with outside team counterparts and internal departments to identify issues, track those issues and collectively develop solutions
Consistently and proactively exudes a “go where needed” attitude and outlook on role
Actively develop project plans while considering available resources and project budgets
Ability to maintain a flexible travel schedule and travel on short notice based on project and client needs
Steward and manages process improvements and best practices within the department
Articulates and shares information and knowledge as a DI subject matter expert
Champions, mentors, and supports the success of Creative Studio team members
Provides leadership, guidance, and development to direct reports and documents performance expectations and challenges as needed
Holds weekly one-on-one touch base with direct reports to review project assignments, status and any areas of concern
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Demonstrate a strong proficiency with design programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Sketchup), research skills (for storytelling) and digital or hand sketching abilities in order to convey design concepts
Consistently shares their skills and knowledge to support their direct reports and the Creative Studio team members
Ability to give direction and constructive critique and document situations as needed
Is consistently and proactively an exemplary team player and role model
Consistently provides leadership in the midst of adversity
Maintains quality control of design documents by all Creative Studio team members
Consistently demonstrates development of personal time management and multi-tasking skills and provides direction and assistance to team members to do the same
Demonstrates independent thinking, solutions and autonomy with day-to-day tasks, and project assignments
Possess a knowledge of material and fabrication methods relevant to design
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management, including managing and mentoring multiple project teams
Experience with business development, estimating, writing proposals and creative briefs
Actively contributes to recruiting and team development for Creative Studio in collaboration with designated People Team members
Champion and contribute to Creative Studio vision plans
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.F.A) in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, or related field
At least 10 years’ experience in an environmental or branded environments design role required with proven leadership skills
Excellent time management skills and critical attention to detail at all times
Proven written and verbal communication skills with clients and team members, including delivery of constructive feedback as needed
Sound judgement, business sensibility, and discretion required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawl
The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Employee must be able to talk and hear
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?
Permission to play at DI starts with the ability to be a team player, possess a positive attitude while under a tight deadline and demonstrate an uncommon commitment to your work. Please visit our website (www.dimin.com) to see some of the amazing work we do!
This is a salary (exempt) position. DI offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) with a match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually, and paid Parental Leave.
In 2018, DI incorporated the Great Game of Business principles into the way we do things. The program is designed to create a business of business people, provide transparency into company performance and directly tie daily behavior to impact DIs performance. GGOB allows for the potential of quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. No phone calls please. For more information about working at DI and a full list of available opportunities, please visit
Qualifications
Job ID: 519602111
Originally Posted on: 5/1/2026
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