Away

Creative Strategy

DesignLead

$85–92k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Design Lead at Away. Skills: Graphic Design, Art Direction, Brand Design. Lead design execution across campaigns, product launches, brand storytelling. Partner with Senior Manager, Creative, to translate concepts”

Industry & Context.

Creative Strategy

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design, art direction, or brand design roles within an agency or in-house creative team, portfolio demonstrating brand systems, campaign design, and digital-first thinking, refined eye for typography, composition, and visual storytelling, comfortable working across a range of formats, including social, digital marketing, product storytelling, and editorial content, collaborate naturally with writers, strategists, and producers to bring integrated creative ideas to life, creative and you love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand, agile, and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment

Nice to Have

passion about transforming travel for all

What You'll Do.

Lead design execution across campaigns

Partner with Senior Manager

to translate concepts

Develop design solutions balancing creativity with clarity

Collaborate with writers and brand narrative partners

Maintain high bar for craft

Contribute to evolution of brand identity and design systems

Partner with freelance designers and agency collaborators

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborate closely with writers, producers, and cross-functional partners; collaborate with writers and brand narrative partners; partner closely with freelance designers and agency collaborators; fostering a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and creative excellence; collaborate naturally with writers, strategists, and producers

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