Design Director...

Design Director – Mexico City Design Office.

Position Summary

The Design Director oversees the entire Mexico City Design Office, leading a high-performing team responsible for licensed sports product execution across multiple leagues and 150+ team identities. This role focuses on strategic leadership, organizational oversight, and design operations at scale, ensuring the team delivers accurate, compliant, and high-quality design assets that meet business, licensing, and brand requirements. The Design Director partners with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to shape design strategy, optimize processes, and drive the long-term growth of the design function.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Oversight

• Provide overall leadership for the Mexico City Design Office, setting vision, priorities, and standards for the design team.
• Partner with executive leadership to align design strategy with broader company objectives, licensing requirements, and business growth plans.
• Oversee multiple Design Managers and Senior Designers, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and project ownership across the team.
• Represent the Mexico City design organization in senior leadership discussions, providing updates on progress, challenges, and resource needs.

Organizational Development

Process & PLM Optimization

Compliance & Quality Assurance

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

Team Leadership & People Management

Qualifications