Design Director Jobs in Georgia
Design Director jobs in Georgia are actively posted, with demand concentrated in branding, UX and digital product, and architectural and environmental design, from mid-career creative leads through senior executive-level roles. Atlanta drives the bulk of hiring, with Savannah and Augusta contributing openings tied to hospitality, historic preservation, and healthcare branding. Large, established employers with a lasting design director presence in Georgia include NCR Voyix, Cox Enterprises, and Newell Brands. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This strategic role leads global brand design and end-to-end guest experience for one of IHG’s Essentials, Suites or Premium brands within the Global Mainstream Brands and Guest Shared Services Organization.
Your day to day
- Develop and execute the annual and multi-year plan for global brand design and guest experience for the brand, which is linked to the global brand framework and top-down corporate plan; includes input from regions and other key functions (monitoring adjusting throughout the year as required)
- Lead the creation and execution of strategic initiatives to either define, implement, or embed key brand design and/or guest experience initiatives for the brand to drive brand performance and optimize franchisee cost and/or return on investment (ROI)
- Ensure delivery and continuous improvement of brand prototype, standardized design elements and brand experience hallmarks in line with cost guardrails and consumer insights; includes regular analysis of internal and external guest satisfaction data to identify opportunities
- Regularly engage with hotel owners and operators (which could include franchisee association groups) and key IHG teams to gain insights and gather feedback on key brand initiatives
Manage multiple complex, cross-functional projects to drive brand priorities from start to finish, including project briefing, stakeholder engagement, executive storytelling, prototyping/pilot execution and analysis, launch planning and implementation, initiative embedding and optimization, etc.
What we need from you
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Brand Management, Marketing, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- 10+ years’ progressive work-related experience in brand management, marketing and/or hotel industry experience related to brand experience or brand marketing related to the position as well as 3-5 years managing teams and/or significant complex projects based on business needs and assessments.
- Candidate experience should include innovation or product development work built upon the understanding of consumer needs, with demonstrated ability to apply creative methodologies and thinking to projects. The ideal candidate will have worked and/or supported a brand that successfully established a differentiated experience in its respective industry.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking with a proven ability to analyze markets, performance data, and business issues and draw insight/conclusions using modelling / analysis; commercially astute
Strong interpersonal / communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across business units for collaboration and able to understand and balance consumer, business and ownership perspectives
- Location - Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.
- The salary range for this role is $138,000.00 to $145,000.00. This role is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
Important information:
- The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
- No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
- EEO Is The Law - click here for more information about Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
- If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please click here.
- IHG does not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. Please click here for our agency policy.
- If you are a resident of or applying to a job opening in the State of Washington, please click here to read about applicable benefits.
- For roles or applicants in San Francisco only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This strategic role leads global brand design and end-to-end guest experience for one of IHG’s Essentials, Suites or Premium brands within the Global Mainstream Brands and Guest Shared Services Organization.
Your day to day
- Develop and execute the annual and multi-year plan for global brand design and guest experience for the brand, which is linked to the global brand framework and top-down corporate plan; includes input from regions and other key functions (monitoring adjusting throughout the year as required)
- Lead the creation and execution of strategic initiatives to either define, implement, or embed key brand design and/or guest experience initiatives for the brand to drive brand performance and optimize franchisee cost and/or return on investment (ROI)
- Ensure delivery and continuous improvement of brand prototype, standardized design elements and brand experience hallmarks in line with cost guardrails and consumer insights; includes regular analysis of internal and external guest satisfaction data to identify opportunities
- Regularly engage with hotel owners and operators (which could include franchisee association groups) and key IHG teams to gain insights and gather feedback on key brand initiatives
Manage multiple complex, cross-functional projects to drive brand priorities from start to finish, including project briefing, stakeholder engagement, executive storytelling, prototyping/pilot execution and analysis, launch planning and implementation, initiative embedding and optimization, etc.
What we need from you
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Brand Management, Marketing, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- 10+ years’ progressive work-related experience in brand management, marketing and/or hotel industry experience related to brand experience or brand marketing related to the position as well as 3-5 years managing teams and/or significant complex projects based on business needs and assessments.
- Candidate experience should include innovation or product development work built upon the understanding of consumer needs, with demonstrated ability to apply creative methodologies and thinking to projects. The ideal candidate will have worked and/or supported a brand that successfully established a differentiated experience in its respective industry.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking with a proven ability to analyze markets, performance data, and business issues and draw insight/conclusions using modelling / analysis; commercially astute
Strong interpersonal / communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across business units for collaboration and able to understand and balance consumer, business and ownership perspectives
- Location - Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.
- The salary range for this role is $138,000.00 to $145,000.00. This role is also eligible for bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
Important information:
- The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
- No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
- EEO Is The Law - click here for more information about Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
- If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please click here.
- IHG does not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. Please click here for our agency policy.
- If you are a resident of or applying to a job opening in the State of Washington, please click here to read about applicable benefits.
- For roles or applicants in San Francisco only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Design Director Job Market in Georgia
A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consumer Goods
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality & Tourism
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design director jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in graphic design, industrial design, or a related field
- Seven or more years of progressive design experience with at least three in a leadership role
- Demonstrated portfolio showing brand identity, UX, or product design work at scale
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and design system management tools
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing relationships with agency partners
- Strong presentation and communication skills for executive and client-facing work
Design Director Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design director in Georgia?
The path to a design director role in Georgia runs through a combination of formal education and progressive leadership experience. Most Georgia employers expect a bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, communication design, or a closely related field, with a master's preferred at larger organizations. There is no state-issued license required for the role. What moves candidates forward in Georgia's market is a strong portfolio, experience managing creative teams, and demonstrated ownership of brand or product direction.
Which companies hire design directors in Georgia?
Employers hiring design directors in Georgia right now include ID Logistics, American Express, and CleanSpark, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Georgia's concentration of major corporate headquarters, media companies, and consumer goods brands in the Atlanta metro makes it one of the more consistent markets in the Southeast for senior design leadership openings.
Which Georgia cities have the most design director jobs?
Atlanta, Duluth, and Georgia account for the most design director openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because it is home to a dense cluster of Fortune 500 headquarters, major agencies, and technology companies that maintain in-house creative teams, while Savannah draws openings tied to its established arts and hospitality economy and Augusta contributes roles from its growing healthcare and financial services sectors.
Are there remote design director jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than most fields. Design director work is largely screen-based and collaborative through digital tools, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 89% of design director openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how normalized distributed creative leadership has become. Brand strategy, UX direction, and design system oversight are the functions most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a design director in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a senior designer or creative lead role at a Georgia employer that promotes from within, such as the large consumer brands and media companies headquartered in Atlanta. Building your portfolio through agency or freelance work that demonstrates leadership, then pursuing an associate creative director or design manager title, gives you the bridge credential. Georgia Tech's design programs and Savannah College of Art and Design connect graduates with internship and junior leadership pipelines at Georgia-based employers.
Where can I find and apply to design director jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to design director jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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