Brand Director

Responsibilities

• Define the vision for brand design and elevate the brand practice to new levels of creative excellence
• Guide and mentor Brand Designers through all stages of the brand process from insight to identity
• Partner with clients at a strategic level to help founders and executives scale brands for digital-first environments
• Oversee brand systems that translate into product experiences, marketing ecosystems, and motion design
• Drive the creative process for major brand initiatives, setting the tone for identity systems and storytelling
• Collaborate with Product Design leadership to ensure cohesive brand-to-product experiences
• Partner with the Chief Design Officer and Partnerships team in new business pursuits and pitches
• Foster a team culture rooted in openness, mentorship, and curiosity

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in brand design, creative direction, or design leadership
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and large-scale brand engagements
• Portfolio demonstrating mastery in visual identity, brand systems, and storytelling
• Experience presenting to executive stakeholders
• Proficiency in Figma, Illustrator, After Effects, and other modern design tools
• Strong facilitation and communication skills for workshops and strategic sessions
• Deep knowledge of design trends and the digital ecosystem

About the Company

At Metalab, design is at the heart of everything we do. We build brand experiences that connect meaningfully with users, drive business impact, and push the boundaries of what brand can mean in the digital era.