Lead and develop a multidisciplinary creative team, setting a high bar for quality, clarity, and accountability
Coach and mentor Art Directors and senior creatives to own their domains while maintaining brand consistency
Define the long-term vision for brand guidelines, design systems, and scalable component libraries
Establish governance frameworks for brand application, asset creation, and system evolution
Ensure cohesive brand expression across design, web, motion, video, and physical experiences
Partner with Creative Direction and cross-functional leaders to translate vision into executable roadmaps
Direct high-visibility, complex creative initiatives across channels
Align brand systems with Product Design to ensure consistency across the full customer journey
Resolve cross-team brand decision conflicts and drive alignment through influence
Conduct brand audits to identify fragmentation and implement scalable improvements
Balance creative ambition with operational realities, ensuring delivery quality and timeline accountability
Contribute to leadership planning forums and advocate for design as a strategic business capability

7–10+ years of professional design experience, including 3+ years leading or managing design teams
Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality creative work across digital, web, video, animation, and physical environments
Strong portfolio showcasing brand development, design systems, and strategic problem-solving
Hands-on experience working with scalable design systems and component libraries
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, marketing, engineering, and creative teams
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in modern design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, or related field — or equivalent practical experience
UX experience (nice to have)
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions to diverse stakeholders
A continuous growth-mindset, with a focus on learning, embracing challenges, and continuously improving.
A knack for creativity and innovation, bringing fresh ideas to the table and solving complex problems.

Senior Manager, Design Direction

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