DesignLead

ABOUT AWAY We believe travel makes us better. Launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on, we now offer a range of luggage and travel essentials for every journey. Together we create, innovate, and embark on this journey as a community of travelers, helping to make travel more seamless for everyone. JOIN THE CREW We are hiring a Design Lead to join our Creative team. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Creative and takes Away further by translating brand strategy and storytelling into visually compelling creative across campaigns, product launches, and always-on marketing. As a key creative contributor, you’ll help bring Away’s brand world to life through thoughtful design systems, strong art direction, and refined visual execution. You’ll collaborate closely with writers, producers, and cross-functional partners to ensure every touchpoint feels cohesive, premium, and unmistakably Away.   WHAT YOU’LL DO AS THE DESIGN LEAD - You’ll lead design execution across campaigns, product launches, and brand storytelling initiatives across digital, social, eCommerce, retail, and paid channels - You’ll partner closely with the Senior Manager, Creative, to translate strategic concepts into cohesive visual execution and contribute to scalable creative assets - You’ll develop design solutions that balance creativity with clarity, ensuring the brand remains both expressive and highly functional across platforms - You’ll collaborate with writers and brand narrative partners to ensure storytelling and design work seamlessly together - You’ll maintain a high bar for craft, typography, layout, and visual detail across all work produced by the team - You’ll contribute to the evolution of Away’s brand identity and design systems as the brand continues to grow globally - You’ll partner closely with freelance designers and agency collaborators, helping guide the work while fostering a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and creative excellence. WHO YOU ARE - You h