Ben Gibbs, Design Director: (4 October 2019). 'working in-house vs agency-side as a young designer'
https://www.youtube.com/embed/iXyBUixBoPE
About: "I am a details driven director who goes the extra mile to deliver the best work possible, whatever shape that needs to be. Teamwork is central to the success of projects making sure everyone is able to do the best work of their lives. I happily embrace all aspects of a project big or small, branding, information design, strategy and just good old common sense." https://ben-gibbs.com/press https://www.behance.net/BenjaminGibbs/projects Context: "To answer 'What does a design director do?', it's a variable position that has a large amount of flexibility. Their daily duties vary depending on the client or employer. Design directors https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_director are usually a senior role, linking a particular project or campaign's creative team with company management. They fulfil the team's creative approach and allow it to blend with the client's specific vision. The strategies used to achieve this often depend on a company's preference in media type. Working with media types they enjoy might be an incentive for potential design directors when picking their clients" (2024). Also: https://newpractices.co.uk/ProjectBasedWork/ Bibliography: 'What does a design director do? (Including skills)'. (2024). Indeed Career Guide. https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/what-does-design-director-do
