Design Director

Qualifications:
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Design
7 to 10 years of professional experience in a design or strategy consultancy
5+ years of project leadership experience
Proven history of managing and directing interdisciplinary teams, plus if on complex multi-location programs
Deep understanding of product, service, customer experience design and processes, brand strategy and digital development
Excel at coordinating and developing deliverables and teams whilst effectively managing internal and external performance expectations
Fluent in English with excellent written and oral communication; additional languages spoken considered a plus
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiation skills
Willingness to travel regularly to clients’ sites

Who you’ll work with
You'll join our Stockholm studio as part of McKinsey Design. The award winning studio in Stockholm is our European largest design hub, and has previously won the coveted Red-Dot Team of the Year award.
McKinsey Design drives client growth by delivering breakthrough physical and digital products, customer experiences, and design-led innovation. Our approach is multi-disciplinary, combining out-of-the-box creativity with the analytical rigour of McKinsey to innovate at scale and speed across private, public and social sectors.
Our highly-skilled, cross-functional team of designers, business strategists and agile developers deliver service concepts, experiential prototypes and go-to-market products to transform clients' businesses.
Our Design team offers the breadth and experiences of 350+ world-class design talent from Lunar Design, Veryday and McKinsey's homegrown experience design practice. At McKinsey Design, we bring a diverse community of designers and innovators passionate about getting in the midst of our customers and elevating design capabilities to the forefront of business decisions, impact and results.
We help designers find their professional home in a nurturing and prestige-less studio culture – while providing access to industry leading experts, knowledge resources, driven, and talented colleagues who are committed to drive sustainable change. Our unique studio culture is casual and social, with an emphasis on knowledge building and innovation. We have the freedom to experiment, work iteratively, and are constantly learning and growing. Our community emphasizes the importance of mentorship, collaboration and propelling the value of good design.
What you’ll do:
As Design Director, you’ll be the visionary product owner that interfaces with clients, designers, and development teams. You’ll bring a depth of experience and practical expertise in digital product design and user experience to guide creative and strategic direction on new products in both the digital space. In this leadership role, you’ll set methodologies and align client needs with teams curated around envisioned solutions, as well as providing expertise and guidance to senior client leaders.
From beginning to completion of each project, you will support and inspire clients while also managing teams and ensuring that timelines and scope remain on target. You’ll foster an energetic and supportive atmosphere that raises the bar for all individuals and stakeholder under your direction and be instrumental in furthering business development. Key areas of responsibility for your role will be to manage projects while heading them in accordance with relevant internal standard operating procedures. You do not shy away from working hands on whenever needed.
You will lead, manage, and mentor teams while strategically partnering with clients and support McKinsey Design’s business development and communications teams.