Perplexity
Design
DesignDirector,Brand&Marketing
“Design Director, Brand & Marketing at Perplexity. Skills: Brand design team leadership, Brand strategy definition, Operational management of design teams, Cross-functional collaboration. Lead and manage the Brand design team. Own hiring, team development, and career growth for the Brand org”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring design output aligns with overall company business objectives
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience leading a brand or marketing design team of 5+ people at a consumer tech company, people management instincts, Operational strength, Good creative taste and enough design fluency to earn the team's respect, Experience partnering with comms, marketing, and GTM teams on launches and campaigns, Comfort working alongside a Creative Director
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage the Brand design team
and career growth for the Brand org
Own and define the long-term brand strategy
Partner with the Creative Director on maintaining visual quality and brand coherence
Run the operating model for Brand's involvement in launches
Build a production workflow
Be the point of contact for cross-functional partners
Manage vendor relationships
and external agencies
Help shape the brand's creative ambition
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with the Creative Director; work closely with Growth, Comms, Partnerships, and Product Marketing; Be the point of contact for cross-functional partners — Comms, Product Marketing, Partnerships, Events
Process & Methodology
manage capacity, keep a fast-moving team organized, Run the operating model for Brand's involvement in launches, campaigns, partnerships, and GTM moments, Build a production workflow
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