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Now Brewing – director of planning and business operations – Global Design and Innovation! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
About Coffeehouse Design and Development
It is our mission to enable compelling stores that elevate our global brand, are relevant to our customers, inspire our partners, and are meaningful to our business. We enable the delivery of the physical experience of our brand, setting the stage that invites people to connect over coffee. In partnership with other teams within Coffeehouse Development, we bring to life a meaningful variety of inspirational and brand defining experiences.
We are seeking a strategic, collaborative leader who can enable high-performing, cross-functional teams and support senior leaders across Coffeehouse Development, Design and Innovation, International, and the enterprise. In addition to business operations oversight for the Global Design and Innovation function, this role will strengthen global design integration by shaping the global design system and governance.
As a director of planning and business operations, you will…
Lead annual and long-range business planning for Global Design and Innovation in partnership with leaders across Coffeehouse Development, Coffeehouse Excellence (operations), International, and the enterprise, integrating strategic, operational, financial, and resource priorities.
Partner with Finance and PRO (Human Resources) to shape organizational, talent, and financial strategies; deliver cost analysis and reporting; and strengthen the partner experience across Global Design and Innovation.
Lead the rhythm of the business and performance-management approach for the Global Design and Innovation leadership team, aligning priorities, business reviews, decision forums, metrics, and reporting with enterprise operating cadences.
Enable the design and innovation svp and extended leadership team through strategic communications, meeting preparation, leadership forums, director+ and town hall experiences, quarterly onsite and offsite sessions, and other opportunities that strengthen collaboration, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
Drive global design integration by advancing design system strategy and governance, coordinating design reviews and approvals, managing Global Coffeehouse Design Code and catalog governance, and overseeing design code audits, directives, and communications.
Create alignment and knowledge sharing across global markets through the Global Design Leadership Summit, global monthly roundtables, international quarterly design reviews, and ongoing support and advocacy for regional design teams.
Serve as the Global Design and Innovation lead for enterprise planning systems and tools, represent the function within the business operations network, reinforce its vision and strategy across the enterprise, and lead other strategic priorities defined by the leadership team.
We’d love to hear from people with 5+ years of:
Superb and succinct communications skills, including the development of presentation material for large organizations and senior leadership teams
Strong proficiency in program and project management with proven ability to stay organized across multiple competing priorities
Analytical skills with proven ability to digest large, complex data sets to pull out key themes and potential courses of action (informed recommendations) for senior leaders
Ability to function effectively and collaboratively in a highly ambiguous environment, with the flexibility to change course as required to respond to new situations quickly and decisively
Strong meeting management and facilitation skills, leveraging hybrid working tools; ability to flex style to different audiences across mediums to yield desired objectives/outcomes
Cross-functional leadership experience in large, matrixed organizations with ability to influence and drive change across organizational boundaries
Experience collaborating and partnering with global teams to deliver unified results
A passion for people and desire to help partners and the organization thrive
Ability to lead and leverage resources across the organization to deliver results, through influence and process
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
- If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.
Now Brewing – director of planning and business operations – Global Design and Innovation! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
About Coffeehouse Design and Development
It is our mission to enable compelling stores that elevate our global brand, are relevant to our customers, inspire our partners, and are meaningful to our business. We enable the delivery of the physical experience of our brand, setting the stage that invites people to connect over coffee. In partnership with other teams within Coffeehouse Development, we bring to life a meaningful variety of inspirational and brand defining experiences.
We are seeking a strategic, collaborative leader who can enable high-performing, cross-functional teams and support senior leaders across Coffeehouse Development, Design and Innovation, International, and the enterprise. In addition to business operations oversight for the Global Design and Innovation function, this role will strengthen global design integration by shaping the global design system and governance.
As a director of planning and business operations, you will…
Lead annual and long-range business planning for Global Design and Innovation in partnership with leaders across Coffeehouse Development, Coffeehouse Excellence (operations), International, and the enterprise, integrating strategic, operational, financial, and resource priorities.
Partner with Finance and PRO (Human Resources) to shape organizational, talent, and financial strategies; deliver cost analysis and reporting; and strengthen the partner experience across Global Design and Innovation.
Lead the rhythm of the business and performance-management approach for the Global Design and Innovation leadership team, aligning priorities, business reviews, decision forums, metrics, and reporting with enterprise operating cadences.
Enable the design and innovation svp and extended leadership team through strategic communications, meeting preparation, leadership forums, director+ and town hall experiences, quarterly onsite and offsite sessions, and other opportunities that strengthen collaboration, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
Drive global design integration by advancing design system strategy and governance, coordinating design reviews and approvals, managing Global Coffeehouse Design Code and catalog governance, and overseeing design code audits, directives, and communications.
Create alignment and knowledge sharing across global markets through the Global Design Leadership Summit, global monthly roundtables, international quarterly design reviews, and ongoing support and advocacy for regional design teams.
Serve as the Global Design and Innovation lead for enterprise planning systems and tools, represent the function within the business operations network, reinforce its vision and strategy across the enterprise, and lead other strategic priorities defined by the leadership team.
We’d love to hear from people with 5+ years of:
Superb and succinct communications skills, including the development of presentation material for large organizations and senior leadership teams
Strong proficiency in program and project management with proven ability to stay organized across multiple competing priorities
Analytical skills with proven ability to digest large, complex data sets to pull out key themes and potential courses of action (informed recommendations) for senior leaders
Ability to function effectively and collaboratively in a highly ambiguous environment, with the flexibility to change course as required to respond to new situations quickly and decisively
Strong meeting management and facilitation skills, leveraging hybrid working tools; ability to flex style to different audiences across mediums to yield desired objectives/outcomes
Cross-functional leadership experience in large, matrixed organizations with ability to influence and drive change across organizational boundaries
Experience collaborating and partnering with global teams to deliver unified results
A passion for people and desire to help partners and the organization thrive
Ability to lead and leverage resources across the organization to deliver results, through influence and process
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
- If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design director jobs.
- 10 or more years of design experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and modern design systems tooling
- Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and mentor cross-functional design teams
- Strong portfolio showing end-to-end brand or product design work at scale
- Experience collaborating with product, marketing, and engineering stakeholders
- Bachelor's or master's degree in graphic design, interaction design, or a related field
Tips for Your Design Director Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to each opening
Design directors are evaluated on vision and process, not just output. Curate your portfolio so the first two or three pieces reflect the exact type of work the company does, whether that's brand systems, product design, or retail experience.
Quantify creative impact on your resume
Hiring teams want to see that your decisions moved a metric. Replace vague bullets like 'led brand refresh' with outcomes: faster time-to-market on design cycles, lift in user engagement after a redesign, or team growth you drove directly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists design director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies mid-rebrand or post-funding
Design director roles open most often when a company is redefining its visual identity or scaling a product team. Watch for announcements of Series B or C funding rounds and brand overhauls, then search for open roles at those companies immediately.
Prepare a case study walkthrough for interviews
Most design director interviews include a portfolio presentation. Walk interviewers through a project from brief to launch, covering the constraints you faced, the decisions you made, and how you led or mentored the team through each stage.
Negotiate beyond base compensation
At the director level, equity, creative budget, headcount authority, and title scope are often more negotiable than base pay. Know which of those matter most to your career before the offer conversation starts.
Design Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most design directors?
The companies hiring the most design directors right now include Capital One, Information Technology Senior Management Forum, and Meta, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at companies scaling a product team or undergoing a brand transformation.
How many design director jobs are remote?
About 74% of design director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible leadership roles in the creative field. Fully remote positions are most common in product and UX design, while brand and experiential design roles are more likely to require at least partial on-site presence.
How do you become a design director?
Becoming a design director typically requires building a strong individual contributor foundation first, then moving into a senior designer or design lead role where you manage at least one direct report or own a significant workstream. From there, you demonstrate strategic thinking by shaping design systems, influencing product or brand decisions at the leadership level, and building a portfolio that shows both craft and team impact. Most candidates reach the director level after several years leading projects and people.
Can you get hired as a design director without prior director experience?
Yes, you can get hired as a design director without a previous director title if you can show director-level work. Hiring managers look for candidates who have owned a design system, led a team through a major launch, or shaped visual or product strategy at a meaningful scale. Framing your portfolio and resume around scope, decisions, and outcomes rather than tasks is what bridges the gap between a senior designer and a first-time director role.
What does the design director interview process look like?
A design director interview process typically includes an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on leadership philosophy and career trajectory, and at least one portfolio presentation to a cross-functional panel. Later rounds often involve a working session or case study where you walk through how you would approach a real problem the company faces. References and a final conversation with a VP or executive are common closing steps.
Where can I find and apply to design director jobs?
You can find and apply to design director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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