head of design

Canary Technologies

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 About Us
 
 
 
 Canary Technologies is changing the game for hotels with modern software powered by Canary's hospitality-specific AI platform.
 
 
 Canary is utilized by 20,000+ hoteliers in 100+ countries to equip hoteliers with the technology they need to work smarter and wow their guests. Major hotel brands such as Wyndham, Marriott, IHG, Four Seasons, Rosewood, and Best Western trust Canary to deliver results.
 
 
 Canary was named a 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500&trade; company, a Most Innovative Company by Fast Company and a HotelTechReport Best Place to Work &mdash; and is backed by top Silicon Valley investors like Y Combinator, F-Prime, Brighton Park Capital and Insight Partners.
 
 
 
 
 Join us in shaping the future of hospitality!
 
 
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 Canary Technologies is hiring a
 
 Head of Design
 
 to own the design system, information hierarchy, and interaction principles that govern every surface of Canary's platform &mdash; for human users and AI agents alike.
 
 
 Most design system roles are about consistency for humans. This one is about building the design language that AI agents obey. You're not just making a dashboard pretty &mdash; you're defining the rules of interaction for a platform where AI is increasingly the operator. That's a new kind of design leadership, and we want someone who sees it that way.
 
 
 Canary's product surface is expanding fast across checkin, messaging, upsells, voice, and more. We need someone obsessive about consistency, hierarchy, and systematic design who can establish principles that scale &mdash; not just across screens, but across a future where AI agents are primary users of our interfaces. The design system you build won't just guide human designers; it will be the contract that AI follows.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Define and enforce a unified design system across all Canary product surfaces &mdash; components, spacing, typography, color, layout patterns, and page-level templates
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 Establish clear information hierarchy standards so every page communicates priority, status, and action with zero ambiguity
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 Build design principles rigid enough to be programmatically enforced and flexible enough to serve diverse hospitality workflows
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 Create specifications precise enough that AI coding agents can generate UI that meets your bar without human review
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 Audit existing surfaces ruthlessly and drive convergence toward a single coherent system
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 Partner closely with engineering and product to make the design system the source of truth &mdash; not a side artifact
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 Think deeply about how AI agents (voice, chat, autonomous) interact with and present Canary's UI, and design for that as a first-class use case
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 8+ years in Product Design with 3+ years leading teams directly. Experience operating in B2B or B2B2C SaaS preferred.
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 Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end systems thinking, exceptional product craft, and shipped work at scale across web and mobile is essential.
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 Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain diverse design talent. Strength in feedback, coaching, and org-building.
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 Strong partner to Product and Engineering. Comfortable in ambiguity, rapid iteration, and enterprise constraints.
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 You are inspired by companies like Rippling, Linear, or Stripe where systematic design creates product clarity
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 Fluency in design systems, accessibility, UX research methods, and experimentation. Familiarity with analytics tools.
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 Excited by the idea that your design system becomes the rulebook for AI agents building and operating UI
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 Meticulous, opinionated, and able to hold the line on standards while moving fast
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 Comfortable being both hands-on (Figma, tokens, specs) and strategic (principles, governance, cross-pod alignment)
 
 
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 $250,000 - $290,000 a year
 
 
 The expected total cash compensation range for this role is $250,000 - $290,000 . This figure includes a competitive base salary and a performance-based bonus that is paid quarterly. This role may also include the opportunity to earn equity. Compensation is subject to standard withholding and applicable taxes. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate&rsquo;s skill level, experience, and specific work location.
 
 
 We also work hard to ensure Canary is a fun and exciting place to work! Here are some of the additional benefits:
 
 
 
 Canary Days:
 
 As a company we want to ensure that the team has time to recharge. Each month we provide company wide days off to ensure there is at least one extended weekend or day off.
 
 
 
 Self Improvement Club:
 
 We meet each month and share our personal goals for the month. Each individual is provided a budget towards any purchases that help us achieve these goals.
 
 
 
 Professional Development Chats:
 
 We provide budget to help drive cross functional professional development conversations across the organization.
 
 
 
 Travel Reimbursement:
 
 Team members are able to visit our offices across New York, San Francisco or Dallas when they choose, and are provided a travel stipend for doing so. Spend time working with the team in their office, and use the rest of your time exploring a new city!
 
 
 
 Personal Travel Reimbursement:
 
 If you stay at a hotel that Canary works with, we provide a credit towards your stay.
 
 
 
 Canary Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote talent regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic.
 
 
 
 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Head of Design

PureGym US

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 The PureGym Group is a leading gym operator headquartered in the UK, boasting 700 locations and more than 2 million members worldwide. We're thrilled to announce our expansion into the United States! Our commitment to providing high-quality, affordable gyms for everyone, everywhere, remains unwavering.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our mission to inspire healthier nations has made us the UK's favorite gym, and now, an international success story. With our unique "Everybody Welcome" approach, we create a friendly, warm, and inclusive environment for all our employees and members. We offer:
 
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 Medical
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 Short-Term Disability
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 Life Insurance
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 EAP
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 Legal and Identity Theft Protection
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 401K Retirement Plan
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 The Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Office Location: New York &ndash; Hybrid (1-2 days in the office)
 
 
 
 
 Type: Full Time
 
 
 
 
 Contract type: Permanent
 
 
 
 
 Salary $100k - $120k + Bonus
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a rare opportunity to influence design at scale. Based in New York, the
 
 Head of Design
 
 will play a critical role in PureGym&rsquo;s US growth story, shaping how millions of members experience our brand every day. You&rsquo;ll lead and inspire external design and signage partners to deliver high-quality new gyms and refurbishments that balance commercial performance, operational excellence and standout member experience &mdash; all while driving continuous improvement and innovation across our evolving formats.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities include:
 
 
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 To provide oversight and quality assurance of multiple external design and signage partners, through identifying, on-boarding, coaching, and performance managing these partners to deliver the following activities:
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 Maximize the visibility of each gym through the design of external signage and other awareness opportunities and achieving the necessary planning approvals.
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 Develop gym equipment layouts that meet all our key principles to ensure our members can perform all their exercise requirements in a safe and comfortable environment.
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 Create internal elevations that meet brand principles, through applying the signage guidelines and brand color schemes.
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 Develop bespoke solutions to non-standard situations, applying our brand DNA to specific situations.
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 Apply our lighting solutions to the different gym environments within our estate, balance the need for light with our focus on reducing energy use.
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 Provide input into the architectural design of each gym to optimize the member experience through consideration of sight lines, privacy considerations and overall ambience of the gym.
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 Co-ordinate all elements of the above points, to deliver a coherent, member-focused journey and experience that provides an environment where &lsquo;Feel PureGym Good&rsquo; is realized.
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 Ensure all elements of the design are delivered in line with critical milestones to support delivery of the property pipeline, and all major design phases pass the necessary approval stages.
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 Strive to get every design &lsquo;right first time&rsquo; to reduce rework and unnecessary costs.
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 Manage each project through the required quality stage gates, using feedback to drive continuous improvement in external partner performance.
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 Maintain cost control of external architectural partners and identify opportunities to reduce the cost of delivering required services.
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 Play a leading role in the continuous development of our US formats, through identifying areas for improvement for our members and gym teams and provide recommendations and innovations to continually move our brand forward.
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 Positively represent the Group Property Development function internally, be an ambassador for PureGym externally.
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 The Person
 
 
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 A highly experienced design team leader, capable of operating at a senior level and able to turn strategy into actions, successfully resolve difficult situations, and make critical decisions under pressure.
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 Has experience of leading external partners to deliver 100-150 multi-site projects per year, with a track record of recruiting, developing and motivating high performing teams.
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 Degree level education and can demonstrate a track record of continual professional and personal development.
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 Experience of large-scale leisure, retail, hospitality, or rapidly growing organizations.
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 Experience of auto-CAD and ideally other design focused applications essential
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 Has experience of building relationships and performance managing 3rd party contractors and advisers to deliver required results.
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 Has the ability to think &lsquo;outside of the box&rsquo; to solve problems and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality.
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 Process orientated, with ability to identify and remove waste through applying lean thinking.
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 Proactive, accountable, hands on, adaptable and able to react quickly to a fast moving, ever-changing environment.
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 Excellent communicator, with the ability to simply convey complex messages and influence at a senior level.
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 Able to work cross-functionally, to bring together all parts of the business to deliver the right outcome for members and PureGym. Specifically working with Format Development, Equipment, Brand &amp; Marketing, New Openings, and broader Development teams.
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 Is member focused, always striving to improve the experience for all members through own area or working across the business.
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 Commercially astute, able to evaluate investment decisions considering member and brand expectations balanced with the required levels of return.
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 Can positively represent PureGym and the Group Property Development function when interacting with external peer groups and other stakeholders.
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 Ideally has a passion for, or an interest in, fitness and leisure.
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 Able to travel across the US and internationally.
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 PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is &lsquo;Everybody Welcome&rsquo; and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. From a hiring standpoint, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our PureGym colleagues reflect the diversity of the nation as well as our millions of gym members we serve.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Join us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged.
 
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Visa

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 Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
 
 
 
 
 At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale &mdash; tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters &mdash; to you, to your community, and to the world.
 
 
 
 
 Progress starts with you.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a Visionary Global Head of Design to join our Global Brand Creative Studio and lead us in our continued mission to build the iconic brand of VISA.
 
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate will be a strategic design leader with a proven track record of leading highly successful, award winning, global design teams - either within advertising agencies or at brand-side internal creative studios. A strong portfolio of work is a must.
 
 
 
 
 This person must have a passion and a background in visual design systems that can work globally across every single touchpoint no matter how big or small. Their experience needs to show that they have done the job of spearheading and leading a global visual brand refresh as well as implementing this visual system across multiple touchpoints, languages and countries.
 
 
 
 
 In addition to being a systems thinker, they must have a passion and a portfolio to prove how design can be used to influence culture and be a part of cultural conversation. Fresh unique, conceptual thinking in this space is a must. They must be strategic in their thinking and have an ability to articulate and execute global design strategy. They must be ahead of all trends including AI and ensure that the brands that they have touched are current, innovative and always looking forward.
 
 
 
 
 A building mentality is a must - they must have the ability to build, hire and mentor a talented team that consistently produces innovative and cohesive creative design solutions across the full spectrum of the media mix. They need to be able to thrive in a global environment, and must be comfortable guiding internal design teams, agencies and production partners, but also willing to roll up their sleeves to do the work when necessary, as a designer themselves.
 
 
 
 
 This person must have the experience in motion, social, content, and art direction. They should be comfortable leading a photoshoot, as much as guiding an animated short. They should have a deep knowledge of how best to implement design in the social space, in film, and in experiential.
 
 
 
 
 Effortless collaboration is a must - as this role will work closely with regions across the world to ensure best in class creative is implemented. This candidate must have a genuine appetite for building: for building and motivating people, for building a culture that fosters creativity, for building teams, and for building new capabilities.
 
 
 
 
 This role will be responsible to lead a team of designers and work closely with all agency partners.
 
 
 
 
 This role will report into the VP Global Brand Creative.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you&rsquo;ll do:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Build a Center of Design Excellence
 
 
 
 
 
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 Be a part of the Creative Studio leadership team who will support in strategically shaping and building upon the vision and operating model for the Global Creative Studio.
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 Be a doer by leading by example rolling up your sleeves to do the work when necessary and inspiring others with clear guidance in the craft. You need to have the skillsets in multiple programs to design, concept and implement best in class creative work that pushes us forward.
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 Being a thought leader on trends, products and applications to support our team to move forward.
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 Build and maintain key relationships with senior Marketing executives by demonstrating a deep understanding of the global design needs and a commitment to driving a cohesive brand across all touchpoints.
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 Ensure the Global Creative Studio is delivering best-in-class capabilities and partnership across all regions instilling a culture of collaboration
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 Consistently deliver crafted creative design solutions for the VISA brand ecosystem on a global scale.
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 Consistently innovating and staying ahead of design tools, trends and capabilities to ensure VISA is always a future forward brand.
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 Influence and inspire teams across the globe with beautifully crafted and strategic creative design
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 Guide photoshoots for the brand - being on set and art directing - guiding teams of photographers to capture the assets and ensuring a very high level of craft in everything.
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 Build relationships
 
 
 
 
 
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 Help lead, inspire and manage both internal and external agency partners in creative design, execution and production
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 Ensure external agencies become an extension of the team &ndash; radical collaboration is a must with a deep trust, and mutual respect between all partners to get the work done.
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 Provide thought partnership to business partners both regional and global and regularly make recommendations on directions to improve area under scope
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 Build upon a culture that fosters remarkable creativity
 
 
 
 
 
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 Contribute to an environment that fosters remarkable creativity by providing inspiration, thought leadership, and mentorship for the creative studio.
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 Maintain a culture where people love to work (and want to come and work), feel they can flourish, and are proud of what they contribute
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 Support the development of remarkable ideas - across a variety of marketing touchpoints - that resonate with our audiences, earn an outsized share of cultural conversation, and create competitive advantage.
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 Influence and achieve consensus on direction, priority, and decision making of area under scope
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 Ensure quality output in all creative output.
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 This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
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 12 years of work experience with a bachelor&rsquo;s degree,10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g., Masters/MBA/JD/MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD Highly skilled at using all design programs necessary eg Photoshop, Figma, In-design, After Effects, etc
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 15-18 years of experience with a bachelor&rsquo;s degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g., Masters, MBA, JD, MD or PhD)
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 Deep agency-side or client-side experience working with or at global brands
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 Thought leader of highly successful creative, brand development, and multichannel marketing campaigns Experience leading campaigns that have driven outsized business results and won recognition in the industry.
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 Experience working and living in multiple countries as well as managing teams across geographies to have an informed market-first view to global marketing.
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 Excellent people leader with proven ability to manage teams, the work, and influence outcomes in highly matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders.
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 Role models and influences aspirational behaviors of leading courageously, obsessing about customers, collaborating as one Visa, and executing with excellence.
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 Strong executive presence with highly effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present with impact.
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 Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills. Resourcefulness with strong sense of accountability and results-oriented drive.
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 Ability to initiate and drive opportunities independently across multiple complex projects that have strategic implications for the brand and company, while operating in an environment that changes quickly.
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Work Hours:
 
 
 Varies upon the needs of the department.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Travel Requirements:
 
 
 This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Mental/Physical Requirements:
 
 
 This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
 
 
 
 
 Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
 
 
 
 
 Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
 
 
 
 
 
 U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for this position is 186,800 to 299,100 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.
 
 
 
 
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Senior Director, Global Brand Head of Design

Elite Remodels

Design Director &mdash; Residential Interior DesignElite RemodelsThis role is residential interior design only &mdash; kitchens, baths, and whole-home remodels. Commercial design experience alone will not be considered.Elite Remodels is a fully integrated design-build firm in Santa Barbara. Design, materials, showroom, and construction all happen in-house &mdash; which means your residential designs actually get built, by our team, to your standard.We're hiring a Design Director to lead our department, set the creative bar, and own the process from first concept to construction-ready delivery. If you're a highly creative, structured residential designer who's ready to lead &mdash; not just execute &mdash; we want to hear from you.What makes this differentYour designs are built by our own construction team &mdash; no handoff chaosReal leadership authority, not just a senior title25+ years of established reputation in Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez ValleyClear systems, defined processes, and genuine accountability at every levelDirect access to ownership and the ability to shape the departmentKey responsibilitiesLead and mentor the residential design teamOwn the design process from concept through construction-ready deliveryProduce complete, fully finished design packages before construction beginsMaintain quality control across 8&ndash;9 active projectsCoordinate directly with construction and estimatingStrengthen and enforce design systems and processesReport directly to the owner with clear updatesYou bring6+ years of residential interior design experience &mdash; remodeling specifically (required)A portfolio of completed residential remodel projects &mdash; kitchens, bathrooms, or whole-home renovations (required). Commercial portfolios will not be reviewed.Proficiency in Chief Architect, 2020, or AutoCADA leadership mindset with strong follow-through and executionAbility to run client presentations with confidence and clarityBachelor's or Associate's degree in Interior Design or related field &mdash; or equivalent experienceCompensation &amp; benefitsStarting at $138,000+ per year401(k)Relocation assistance availableIn-person | Santa Barbara, CA 93105How to applySubmit your portfolio of completed residential remodel projects (required &mdash; commercial portfolios will not be reviewed), your software proficiency list, and a brief note on why this role is the right next step for you.A short video introduction under one minute is welcome but not required.Pay: From $138,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Relocation assistance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>What are your 3-year professional goals?</li><li>Why are you a strong fit for this leadership role &amp;</li></ul>What unique value do you bring?<ul><li> Include your software proficiency list and a brief note on why this is the right next step for you. A short video introduction under one minute is welcome but not required.</li><li>Send your portfolio of completed residential remodel projects &mdash; kitchens, bathrooms, or whole-home renovations (required). Commercial portfolios will not be reviewed.</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>High school or equivalent (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Residential Design: 6 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Head of Design-Interior Design-Build

Ninjas in Pyjamas

<div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Head of Brand Design</h4>
Location: Abu Dhabi / Remote-Hybrid 
Employment Type: Full-time
NIPG FZ LLC is looking for a Head of Brand Design to lead the creative direction and visual identity of the brand across all marketing touchpoints. This role sits at the heart of the marketing team and will work closely with the Head of Marketing &amp; Social Media, the Social Content Manager, and the Production Lead to bring our marketing strategy to life through strong, consistent, and inspiring creative output.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who combines strategic thinking, art direction, and excellent design judgment with the ability to lead a small team and deliver exceptional work. You will manage a Graphic Designer and Junior Graphic Designer directly, while setting the creative standard for everything that appears under the NIP brand.<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role Overview</h4>
As Head of Brand Design, you will own the visual expression of NIP across campaigns, social, brand materials, events, and other marketing initiatives. You will define and evolve the creative direction of the brand, ensuring that all output feels distinctive, modern, and aligned with NIP&rsquo;s identity and ambitions.
You will be responsible for leading the design function day to day, while also contributing at a senior level to how marketing ideas are brought to life visually. This role requires someone who can move seamlessly between strategic brand thinking, high-level creative direction, team leadership, and hands-on design execution.<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>
Lead the visual identity and creative direction of NIP across all marketing and brand touchpoints.</li><li>
Work closely with the Head of Marketing &amp; Social Media, Social Content Manager, and Production Lead to translate marketing strategy into impactful creative output.</li><li>
Own the quality, consistency, and evolution of the NIP brand across campaigns, social media, events, presentations, and other key materials.</li><li>
Direct and manage the work of the Graphic Designer and Junior Graphic Designer, providing clear feedback, support, and development.</li><li>
Set design priorities, assign work, and ensure deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.</li><li>
Create and oversee creative concepts, visual systems for campaigns and brand initiatives.</li><li>
Ensure all design output is aligned with brand guidelines while also pushing the brand forward in fresh and relevant ways.</li><li>
Work across formats and platforms, adapting creative ideas into assets that perform across digital, social, and event environments.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with the Production Lead to ensure visual concepts are executed effectively across video and motion content.</li><li>
Support the Social Content Manager by shaping the visual tone and design approach for social-first content.</li><li>
Review and refine design work across the team, ensuring strong typography, layout, composition, and attention to detail.</li><li>
Maintain a high standard of creative excellence while balancing speed, practicality, and business priorities.</li><li>
Contribute hands-on design where required, especially on high-priority or high-visibility projects.</li><li>
Stay current with design trends, brand innovations, digital culture, and esports aesthetics to keep the NIP visual identity modern and relevant.</li><li>
Help develop scalable templates, workflows, and systems that improve efficiency across the design function.</li><li>
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the brand is represented consistently across every touchpoint.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
What We&rsquo;re Looking For</h4><ul><li>
10+ years of combined experience in design and art direction, ideally in entertainment, esports, sports, digital media, agency, or brand environments.</li><li>
Proven experience leading creative direction and managing designers in a fast-paced, high-output environment.</li><li>
A strong portfolio demonstrating excellent visual thinking, brand development, campaign work, and digital design.</li><li>
Deep knowledge of design principles, typography, layout, composition, color, and visual storytelling.</li><li>
Strong understanding of how to build and maintain a brand identity across multiple formats and channels.</li><li>
Experience working closely with marketing, content, and production teams to deliver integrated campaigns.</li><li>
Excellent leadership, communication, and feedback skills.</li><li>
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on creative execution.</li><li>
Highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities at once.</li><li>
Strong command of Adobe Creative Cloud and other relevant design tools.</li><li>
An understanding of esports, gaming, or youth culture is a strong advantage.</li><li>
Proactive, commercially aware, and able to bring clarity and creative confidence to a small but ambitious team.</li></ul></div>

Head of Brand Design

SBH Fashion

<div>
 
 Job Title: Design Director &ndash; Contemporary Fashion Brand
 
 
 
 
 Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced and visionary
 
 Design Director
 
 to lead the creative direction and brand vision for a fast-growing
 
 contemporary fashion brand
 
 spanning
 
 wholesale, DTC, and retail
 
 . The ideal candidate brings leadership and business acumen, a strong aesthetic point of view, deep understanding of market trends, and the ability to translate brand DNA into compelling collections for
 
 women&rsquo;s and men&rsquo;s
 
 across all classifications.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Brand Vision &amp; Strategy
 
 
 
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 Define and evolve the brand&rsquo;s creative vision, ensuring a cohesive identity across product, imagery, packaging, retail, and digital platforms.
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 Translate brand positioning into seasonal creative direction that resonates with target customers across multiple channels.
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 Partner with executive leadership to align creative strategy with business objectives and growth plans.
 
 
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 Product &amp; Design Direction
 
 
 
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 Lead design and product teams in developing contemporary, trend-relevant collections that balance creativity with commercial appeal.
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 Oversee seasonal concept development, color stories, fabric direction, and key silhouette planning.
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 Ensure product differentiation and alignment with pricing architecture across wholesale, DTC, and retail channels.
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 Review and approve final collections and line presentations.
 
 
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 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 
 
 
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 Work closely with Merchandising, Production, and Sales to ensure creative alignment with business needs and customer expectations.
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 Provide leadership and mentorship to design, ecommerce, and marketing teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Fashion Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
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 10+ years of creative leadership experience within contemporary or premium fashion.
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 Proven experience directing across wholesale, DTC, and retail environments.
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 Strong understanding of consumer trends, market positioning, and competitive landscape.
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 Exceptional creative vision with a strong sense of storytelling and brand identity.
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 Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
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 Experience working cross-functionally with design, merchandising, marketing, and sales teams.
 
 
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 Salary $160,000-$180,000
 
 
 
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Design Director – Contemporary Fashion Brand

The Antigua Group, Inc

<div>Description: 
The Director of Design is responsible for leading the execution of all product design across apparel and graphics. This role owns the front-end of the product creation process, translating merchandising strategy and product direction into compelling, market-relevant assortments that drive revenue and brand differentiation.
The Director of Design establishes and operationalizes seasonal design direction, oversees apparel and graphic design teams, and delivers complete, commercially viable product lines ready for development. This role partners closely with Merchandising, Product Development, to ensure alignment from concept through execution.
This role executes against the seasonal vision and product direction set by the VP of Product and Design and is accountable for delivering complete, market-ready assortments aligned to that direction.
Key Responsibilities<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Creative Direction &amp; Trend Execution</h3><ul><li>
Execute and operationalize seasonal creative direction established by VP Product and Design, including color, fabric, silhouette, and graphic trends</li><li>
Translate consumer insights, market trends, and competitive landscape into relevant product execution</li><li>
Maintain a clear and consistent design language across all categories and channels</li><li>
Drive innovation within established brand positioning and product direction</li></ul>
Product Design &amp; Line Development<ul><li>
Lead the design and development of seasonal assortments across all business segments (Licensed B&amp;M &amp; Ecom, Golf, Corporate, E-commerce)</li><li>
Translate merchandising strategies into cohesive, commercially viable product lines</li><li>
Own silhouette creation, fabric direction (in partnership with Product Development), and styling details</li><li>
Build assortments that align with merchandising strategy and VP Product direction; escalate and align on any proposed deviations</li><li>
Ensure assortments align with price architecture, margin targets, and channel needs</li></ul>
Graphic Design Leadership<ul><li>
Oversee all graphic design execution, including licensed, branded, and custom artwork</li><li>
Ensure graphics align with brand standards, customer requirements, and licensing guidelines</li><li>
Drive innovation in graphic applications, embellishments, and decoration techniques</li><li>
Partner with Sales and Licensing to deliver market-relevant graphic solutions</li></ul>
Team Leadership &amp; Development<ul><li>
Lead and develop apparel and graphic design teams</li><li>
Set clear expectations, priorities, and accountability for design deliverables</li><li>
Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and solutions-oriented team environment</li><li>
Build organizational capability to support future growth</li></ul>
Process &amp; Calendar Ownership<ul><li>
Own all front-end design milestones within the product creation calendar</li><li>
Ensure all designs are completed, vetted, and aligned prior to handoff to Product Development</li><li>
Drive discipline in line readiness for milestone meetings and cross-functional reviews</li><li>
Minimize late-stage changes through strong upfront alignment</li></ul>
Product Presentation &amp; Market Engagement<ul><li>
Lead internal design reviews and milestone product presentations, ensuring product lines are clearly articulated, intentional, and commercially sound</li><li>
Support and co-lead product presentations with VP Product and Sales leadership, translating design into clear, compelling product stories</li><li>
Participate in customer and retailer meetings to gather feedback, refine assortments, and support business development opportunities</li><li>
Represent the Design function in cross-functional presentations</li></ul>
Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>
Partner with Merchandising to align on assortment strategy, lifecycle, pricing, and channel segmentation</li><li>
Partner with Product Development to ensure seamless transition from design to execution</li><li>
Support Sales and Marketing with product storytelling, presentations, and key product callouts</li></ul>
Scope &amp; Decision Rights<ul><li>
Responsible for execution of product design and line development; does not own company-level product strategy or financial targets</li><li>
Operates within the product vision, assortment strategy, and guardrails established by VP Product and Merchandising</li><li>
Accountable for delivering complete, aligned product lines; final decisions on product direction sit with VP Product</li><li>
Partners cross-functionally but does not override Merchandising strategy or Product Development execution ownership</li></ul>
 Skills &amp; Competencies<ul><li>
Strong creative vision with the ability to translate ideas into commercially viable product</li><li>
Excellent leadership and team development skills</li><li>
High level of organization and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight timelines</li><li>
Strong communication and presentation skills</li><li>
Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset</li><li>
Ability to balance creativity with business and financial objectives</li></ul>
Key Performance Indicators<ul><li>
On-time delivery of complete and aligned product lines</li><li>
Commercial performance of new product introductions</li><li>
Reduction in design related delays or rework</li><li>
Strength and consistency of brand and product identity</li><li>
Effectiveness of cross-functional alignment</li></ul>
Work Environment / Travel
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for market research, customer engagement, and vendor collaboration
Requirements:

Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or related field</li><li>
10+ years of experience in apparel design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role</li><li>
Minimum 5+ years of experience in sports licensed apparel design (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA or similar licensing environments)</li><li>
Direct experience working with major licensees and partners (e.g., Fanatics, leagues, collegiate licensing entities), including navigating approval processes and timelines</li><li>
Strong experience across both apparel design and graphic design</li><li>
Proven ability to build and execute commercially successful product lines</li><li>
Deep understanding of licensing requirements, approvals, and brand guidelines within licensed product environments</li><li>
Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and product development processes</li><li>
Strong understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape</li><li>
Experience working in a multi-channel business (wholesale, retail, e-commerce, licensed)</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making</li><li>
Experience presenting product lines to internal leadership, sales teams, and external customers/retailers</li><li>
Ability to operate effectively within a defined product strategy while elevating execution and creative output</li></ul></div>

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