Brand Designer

Overview

We are seeking a Brand Designer In this dynamic creative leadership position, you will partner with Creative Directors to guide multi-disciplinary teams in crafting seasonal campaigns and activations. You will be the driving force behind immersive storytelling, transforming abstract concepts into breathtaking physical, digital, and hybrid experiences—including pop-ups, retail environments, live events, and interactive platforms. Your work will ensure brand consistency, elevate the craft of experiential design, and pilot innovative new mediums that captivate consumers and leave a lasting cultural footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the concept, design, narrative, and art direction for seasonal retail activations, pop-ups, live events, and hybrid experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including marketing, production, operations, and external agencies, to deliver elevated and cohesive brand experiences.
• Run and actively contribute to creative reviews, fostering a collaborative culture of constructive feedback, iteration, and design excellence.
• Prototype, pilot, and scale cutting-edge digital and physical experiences, testing new platforms and mediums to breakthrough traditional retail boundaries.
• Stay at the forefront of cultural, creative, and technological trends, bringing fresh insights and external inspiration to the design process.

Must-Have Qualifications

• A stunning professional portfolio showcasing exceptional retail brand storytelling, experiential design, and art direction. (Portfolio submission is required for consideration).
• 10+ years of experience leading concept, design, narrative, and art direction within a branded content, agency, editorial, or marketing environment.
• Deep expertise in seasonal campaigns and physical/digital activations (pop-ups, retail spaces, live events, and hybrid environments).
• Mastery of design, typography, and visual communication, with high proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Figma.
• Excellent verbal and visual communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas and align diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and the ability to guide creative teams through ambiguity.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Prior experience designing for premier global athletic, outdoor, or premium lifestyle retail brands.
• Familiarity with interactive and 3D design tools such as Keynote, After Effects, Premiere, Miro, SketchUp, or Unreal Engine.
• A Bachelor’s degree in design or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).