Design Director Digital

Design Director Digital Overview

Bakken & Bæck is a design and technology studio that empowers companies to innovate. We specialize in building digital products, brands, and businesses, assisting ambitious organizations in navigating new opportunities. Our team operates from multiple locations including Oslo, Amsterdam, Bonn, Barcelona, and London, combining diverse skill sets to help businesses thrive in a complex world. We value a collaborative environment where team members can experiment, take ownership of their work, and contribute ideas freely, regardless of their role.

About the Role

We are seeking a Design Director to guide and enhance our web discipline at Bakken & Bæck. This position involves making complex technologies accessible and relevant through strong visual languages and meaningful user experiences. The Design Director will set the direction for our web projects, ensuring that narrative, brand, product, motion, and technology work together to create dynamic web experiences that evolve alongside the companies we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the creative and systemic direction for complex web projects.
• Lead projects from early narrative and concept through to delivery.
• Transform vision into clear structures, patterns, and design systems for scalability.
• Work closely with strategy, copy, brand, product, motion, and engineering teams.
• Develop a strong viewpoint on web evolution and implement it in practical work.
• Mentor designers, enhancing their craft and conceptual abilities.
• Contribute to project scoping, pitches, and new business opportunities.
• Shape the growth of the web discipline within the studio.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end ownership of large-scale web experiences.
• Exceptional conceptual thinking with the ability to connect narrative, interaction, and systems.
• Experience in building scalable frameworks, not just individual web pages.
• Confidence in collaborating with engineers and product teams.
• A strong personal viewpoint and the ability to influence others.
• A balance of visionary thinking and practical execution.
• Experience in leading and nurturing design teams.
• Proficiency in managing client and stakeholder relationships.

What We Offer

• Independence in project direction and a culture built on collaboration and respect.
• Autonomy to explore and develop personal methods and approaches.
• Flexible working hours, workations, and relocation opportunities to other offices.
• Annual allowance for courses, classes, or conferences to support continuous learning.
• Team bonding experiences through trips and dinners.
• Welcoming office spaces for team events and gatherings.
• Relocation support including visa sponsorship, travel budget, and settling-in assistance.

Join us at Bakken & Bæck and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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