Resident

Home furnishings

DesignDirector,PR&Communications

$140–150k United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Design Director, PR & Communications at Resident. Skills: Brand Leadership, Communications Strategy, Creative Direction, Team Leadership. Lead and evolve visual identity. Ensure consistency and brand integrity”

What You'll Achieve.

Elevate overall quality, clarity, and sophistication of visual storytelling; Strengthen audience engagement; Improve scalability and execution; Improve efficiency, consistency, and creative impact

Industry & Context.

Home furnishings
Eligibility Requirements

Reside and be authorized to work within the United States, Work from home

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years of professional design experience with progressive leadership responsibilities, Proven experience leading brand and communication-focused creative initiatives across multiple channels, portfolio demonstrating excellence in brand systems, editorial design, presentations, campaigns, and visual storytelling, Experience developing scalable templates, systems, and brand guidelines, presentation and stakeholder management skills, Ability to communicate creative rationale clearly and confidently to senior leadership

Nice to Have

Experience working within retail, consumer, lifestyle, or agency environments

What You'll Do.

Lead and evolve visual identity

Ensure consistency and brand integrity

Translate business objectives into creative solutions

Develop compelling visual narratives

Oversee creative asset development

Provide hands-on creative direction

Explore and implement new creative technologies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner closely with PR, Communications, Marketing, HR, and Executive Leadership teams; Foster a culture of collaboration

Communication Scope

Exceptional taste; Communication instincts; Translate complex ideas; Clear, compelling visual storytelling; Communicate creative rationale clearly and confidently

Process & Methodology

Manage multiple priorities, Maintain organization

Full Job Description

CRAFT MEETS COMFORT. At Resident, we believe your living space shouldn’t just look good, it should feel good. That’s why we’ve created a house of brands that focuses on quality materials, timeless style, and most importantly, comfort. Our current brands include the award-winning Nectar, DreamCloud, Awara, and Siena products and we continue to invest in new categories to broaden our offering and address our customer's needs. Since our inception in 2017, Resident has become one of the fastest-growing, scaled, and profitable omnichannel retailers in North America. We are a disruptor in the broader home furnishings category underpinned by deep and proven expertise in data science & analytics, performance marketing, and e-commerce technology. As our business continues to grow, we are focused on building world-class retail, finance, operations, logistics, data science, performance marketing, and customer success-driven teams that thrive in a modern work environment. At Resident, our staff is dedicated to the values of Excellence, Customer Love, Big Thinking, Inclusivity, and Forward Momentum. To be considered for this remote opportunity, you must reside and be authorized to work within the United States. About the Role: Resident is seeking an experienced Design Director, PR & Communications to lead the creative direction and visual execution of internal and external communications across the organization. Reporting to the VP of Brand & Creative, this role will serve as a key steward of brand integrity while helping shape how our parent company, Ashley Furniture, communicates to employees, partners, media, leadership, and customers. This role requires a highly strategic and editorial-minded creative leader with exceptional taste, strong communication instincts, and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling visual storytelling. The ideal candidate brings a balance of creative excellence, organizational leadership, operational rigor, and hands-on executio

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