Manager, Brand Design

About the Role

As a key member of the design team, the Manager, Brand Design will report to the Executive Creative Director and will be responsible for mentoring design teams and delivering high-impact visual campaigns in the social media and influencer marketing space. The ideal candidate will have a strategic and creative mindset, with proven experience in driving brand recognition and engagement through design.

The Manager, Brand Design will collaborate closely with the Creative Director to evolve Later's visual brand identity and design systems. This role requires a deep understanding of design trends, emerging technologies, and platform-specific best practices.

What You Will Do

• Oversee art direction and visual execution for major product launches and multi-channel marketing campaigns
• Develop creative concepts and visual strategies that align with business objectives and brand positioning
• Collaborate with the Creative Director to evolve Later's visual brand identity and design systems
• Present creative concepts and articulate rationale to executive stakeholders, incorporating feedback while maintaining creative vision
• Create compelling visual assets for websites and landing pages, email campaigns, social media content, events and webinars, sales enablement, and other marketing collateral
• Develop templates and design systems that enable scalable, consistent creative production
• Ensure all creative output meets Later's brand standards and delivers exceptional user experience
• Stay current on design trends, emerging technologies, and platform-specific best practices
• Lead and manage a team of brand designers, providing mentorship, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Establish high-quality standards for design execution, systems development, presenting and reviewing deliverables, and deadline-driven workflows

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in brand design, with a focus on visual storytelling and design execution
• Proven experience mentoring design teams and delivering high-impact visual campaigns in the social media and influencer marketing space
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams
• Expertise in design trends, emerging technologies, and platform-specific best practices
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative vision and rationale to executive stakeholders
• Strong understanding of brand positioning and business objectives, with the ability to develop creative concepts that align with these goals

Nice to Have

• Experience with data analysis and performance metrics, with the ability to inform design decisions with data-driven insights
• Knowledge of web development principles and technologies, with the ability to collaborate with development teams
• Experience with project management tools and workflows, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a leading enterprise in social media and influencer marketing
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment, with a team of experienced professionals
• Professional development opportunities, with the ability to grow and advance in your career
• Flexible work arrangements, with the option to work remotely
• Access to the latest design tools and technologies, with the ability to stay current with industry trends and best practices
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, with a focus on supporting the well-being of our employees
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule, with the ability to take time off and recharge
• Remote stipend and home office setup, with the ability to work from anywhere in the world

• Tip: Develop a strong portfolio that showcases your expertise in visual storytelling and design execution, with a focus on social media and influencer marketing.
• Ensure you have a deep understanding of design trends, emerging technologies, and platform-specific best practices, and be prepared to discuss these in an interview.
• Highlight your leadership and collaboration skills, with examples of how you have mentored design teams and worked closely with cross-functional teams.
• Be prepared to present your creative vision and rationale to executive stakeholders, and have examples of how you have incorporated feedback while maintaining creative vision.
• Research Later's visual brand identity and design systems, and be prepared to discuss how you would evolve these to drive brand recognition and engagement.
• Consider taking courses or attending workshops to improve your skills in data analysis and performance metrics, as well as web development principles and technologies.
• Be aware of the importance of staying current with industry trends and best practices, and be prepared to discuss how you stay current and continue to develop your skills.