Brand Director

The role

The Brand Director will lead brand design vision and strategic development for digital and experiential touchpoints. You will mentor Brand Designers and partner with clients to scale brands for digital-first environments.

What you will do

• Define the vision for brand design at Metalab.
• Guide and mentor Brand Designers through all stages of the brand process.
• Partner with clients at a strategic level to evolve and scale brands.
• Oversee and refine brand systems for product, marketing, and motion.
• Drive the creative process for major brand initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product Design leadership for cohesive experiences.
• Lead cross-disciplinary reviews and elevate critique culture.
• Integrate motion, 3D, and interaction design into brand moments.
• Partner with the Chief Design Officer and Partnerships team in new business pursuits.
• Collaborate with Marketing to maintain Metalab's brand standards.

Required qualifications

• 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 modern design tools (Figma, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.)
• Understanding of how brands extend through motion, interaction, and content
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Deep knowledge of design trends, emerging tools, and the role of brand in the digital ecosystem
• Passion for mentoring others and shaping design culture

Nice to have

• Experience in a digital-first environment

About the company

At Metalab, design is at the heart of everything we do.