Head of Brand Design and Creative
Own Wave's brand expression at scale, shaping how the brand appears across every market. Build and lead a high-performing creative team, establish strong creative processes, partner with senior stakeholders, and manage external agencies and production partners.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead Wave’s brand design strategy across all markets.
- Implement scalable brand systems, guidelines, approval processes, and quality standards.
- Build, structure, and lead a global team of brand designers and creative leads.
- Establish creative processes, intake systems, prioritisation frameworks, and review cadences.
- Partner with Marketing, Growth, Product, and leadership on strategic priorities.
- Lead creative direction sessions and provide actionable feedback.
- Manage relationships with agencies, production partners, and vendors.
- Set performance standards, mentor team members, and build career development paths.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in brand design or creative leadership.
- Experience leading and scaling creative teams in high-growth environments.
- Ability to design and implement scalable creative systems and governance frameworks.
- Experience operating across multiple markets or regions.
- Strong strategic thinking and high creative standards.
- Experience managing agencies and external partners.
- Fluent in English; French is a strong advantage.
- BSc/BA in advertising, fine art, design, or a relevant field.
- Occasional travel to operating markets is required.
Benefits
- Subsidised health insurance for you and your dependents
- Retirement contributions
- 6 months of fully paid parental leave
- Subsidised fertility assistance
- Unlimited vacation with a 20-day minimum requirement
- $10,000 annual charitable donation matching
- Remote work