Design Director

Akcelo

Redfern, Australia
Hybrid
Leading design on major retail or qsr brands
Exceptional design craft with award-winning portfolio
Experience across packaging, retail, spatial and campaign design systems
Akcelo is seeking a Design Director to lead the McDonald’s design team, focusing on enhancing the integrated brand experience across various platforms. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing design quality and mentoring a team of creatives to ensure brand consistency and innovation

Job Summary

  • This hands-on creative leadership role shapes how the McDonald's brand shows up everywhere from restaurant environments to packaging.
  • You will set the benchmark for design excellence ensuring consistency, precision and creativity across every touchpoint.
  • The role involves managing, mentoring and growing a high-performing design team while driving cohesive brand experiences.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Akcelo is seeking a Design Director to lead the McDonald’s design team, focusing on enhancing the integrated brand experience across various platforms. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing design quality and mentoring a team of creatives to ensure brand consistency and innovation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leading design on major retail or QSR brands
  • Exceptional design craft with award-winning portfolio
  • Experience across packaging, retail, spatial and campaign design systems

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with AI production
  • Confident client-facing presence
  • Passion for craft and consistency

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience leading design on major retail or QSR brands
  • Strong understanding of physical and digital brand environments
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and grow creative teams

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