Design Director

Overview : Smosh is seeking a highly skilled, organized, and creatively fearless Design Director to lead the look, feel, and overall visual identity of the Smosh brand across all channels : Smosh, Smosh Pit, Smosh Games, SmoshCast, and SmoshALike. This role balances hands-on design work with creative direction and team management. You'll guide a small but mighty design team, oversee everything from thumbnail production to live show branding, and collaborate directly with the executive team to ensure the Smosh universe continues to look as good as it is funny.

This position reports directly to the CEO.

Core Competencies

• Creative Vision & Innovation - Set and maintain high visual, comedic and cohesive design choices that elevate the Smosh brand across platforms.
• Strong Management & Team Development Skills - Empower a small graphic team through clear communication, collaboration and fostering growth and skill development.
• Lead by Doing - Balance leadership with practical design work, stepping into Illustrator, Photoshop, or motion tools when necessary.
• Collaborative Instinct - Works closely with producers, directors, social, marketing, and post-production teams to ensure visual consistency and impact across all platforms.
• Strategic Vision - Develops creative direction for major events, channel rebrands, and long-term brand initiatives while aligning design output with business goals.

Responsibilities

Branded Materials - Lead creation of pitch decks, marketing assets, and internal presentations that reflect Smosh's unique identity.

Manage Senior Graphic Designer, Graphic Designer, and Senior Motion Graphics Designer, ensuring alignment with team goals and brand vision.

Preferred Qualifications :