Design Director - Storytelling and Design Experience Job at Marriott Bonvoy (London)

Product Design Director

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to design ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years’ experience (as a guide, not a restriction) in product design or interaction design at leading studios or in-house teams
Proven leadership in delivering large-scale, multi-platform digital products from concept to launch
Mastery of Figma and contemporary design-system workflows (tokens, auto-layout, component libraries), along with complementary tools such as code-based interaction design software and no-code web/app solutions
Strong understanding of human-centred design, accessibility, motion, and micro-interaction principles
Familiarity with AI design tools, prototyping in Framer, Principle, ProtoPie, or After Effects, and collaboration with machine-learning or data-science teams
Demonstrable success in uniting brand and product through interface design, e.g. motion language, sound design, or spatial storytelling
Experience mentoring mid- and senior-level designers
a track record of growing creative excellence and cultural impact
Comfortable presenting to senior clients and executives, and confident operating within fast-paced, high-stakes environments
Systems thinker with a deep sensitivity to brand and narrative

Job Responsibility

Lead concept, design, and delivery of world-class digital products and connected experiences that define new standards for creativity and usability
Partner with UX, Creative Technology, and AI Engineering teams to shape AI-native interfaces, generative UI systems, and adaptive design components
Establish and evolve brand-led design systems that perform across screen, voice, gesture, and spatial interfaces
Embed accessibility and inclusivity from first principles, ensuring WCAG compliance and usability for all audiences
Drive experimentation across new modalities: voice and audio UX, wearable ecosystems, computer vision, and mixed reality
Mentor, grow, and inspire a diverse team of product designers, cultivating craftsmanship, critical thinking, and innovation
Collaborate closely with strategists and client partners to translate brand purpose into tangible, useful digital products
Represent AKQA in new business opportunities, articulating the value of design in solving complex business and human challenges
Contribute to AKQA’s global culture of learning, sharing insights on design ethics, AI co-creation, and emerging interaction paradigms

Associate Design Director

Associate Design Directors at GSD&M combine creativity with technical expertise ...

Location

United States , Austin

Salary:

Not provided

GSD&M

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of design experience and the skills to match
Portfolio showcasing diverse design systems across mediums
Maintain brand consistency across all projects while adapting to client needs
Present design concepts and clearly articulate design choices to stakeholders
Ability to manage and complete projects with minimal supervision
Some supervisory experience within a design department
Responsible, humble leadership skills
A proactive, self motivated, and dependable work ethic
Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills

Job Responsibility

Design brand systems and tool kits for application across print, digital, and interactive media
Thrive in logo design, color palettes, patterns, illustration and typography
Lead projects with minimal supervision
Guide designers and help them make their work better every step of the way
Work well alone, with a partner and with different client teams
Find opportunities to make great work on projects large and small
Turn feedback into even better work and help your teams do the same
Juggle multiple projects, clients and deadlines without you or your teams dropping the ball
Nurture, lead, and motivate junior creative talent
Stay current with design trends and tools to enhance creative output

What we offer

generous benefits
plenty of time off
opportunities for growth

Product Design Director, Identity

The Identity team is looking for a Product Design Director to lead a team on a d...

Location

United States , Bay Area

Salary:

251600.00 - 377400.00 USD / Year

Block

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of experience in design management both leading and building product design teams
Extensive experience working on teams that build own core experience with customers or zero to one projects
Demonstrated impact on product strategy and user experience in previous roles, preferably within tech or financial services
Outstanding UX capabilities and strong visual design competency, including visual, UI/UX, and systems-design
A passion for an iterative process
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, as well as the ability to align teams and stakeholders around a shared vision
A growth mindset, proactively seeking out opportunities to improve

Job Responsibility

Lead a team on a dynamic mix of product and platform challenges
Work with cross-functional leadership and designers to deliver best-in-class experiences across critical aspects of seller identity
Shape experiences that make identity updates faster, safer, and more equitable
Explore AI-powered tools that increase automation, reduce friction, and improve transparency
Provide guidance of your team's output, facilitate the design process, and ensure product execution
Facilitate partnerships, manage stakeholders, and influence the product roadmap to craft and execute a bold multi-year strategy
Report to the Head of Design and lead a team of 4-6 product designers

What we offer

Remote work
medical insurance
flexible time off
retirement savings plans
modern family planning

Fulltime

Director, Brand Design

We’re seeking a visionary Director of Brand Design to define, evolve, and amplif...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

235800.00 - 281650.00 USD / Year

Intercom

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in brand design
5+ years leading and scaling design teams in high-growth, cross-functional environments
Proven track record of shaping and evolving high-profile brand systems at scale
Exceptional creative direction and design execution skills with a strong portfolio of system-level, strategic brand work
Deep expertise in brand strategy, identity systems, and translating design across diverse environments
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and aligning senior stakeholders around a shared creative vision
Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity, and organizational change at the executive level
Excellent communication and storytelling skills
Strong systems thinking—able to scale design through documentation, process, and tooling without sacrificing creativity
A sharp eye for craft, detail, and consistency

Job Responsibility

Set the long-term creative vision for Intercom’s brand and guide its evolution across all channels and touchpoints
Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing brand design organization
Define and elevate the Intercom brand system, ensuring cohesion, creativity, and innovation across digital, experiential, and physical environments
Partner closely with senior executives across Marketing, Product Marketing, Communications, Demand Generation, and Workplace to deliver integrated brand experiences that drive measurable impact
Establish and refine creative standards, processes, and systems to enable efficient delivery at scale while protecting creative excellence
Advocate for the role of brand and design as strategic business drivers, connecting creative excellence to measurable outcomes
Own and evolve the Intercom brand book and visual identity guidelines—ensuring consistent global application
Recruit, develop, and retain top design talent, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and growth
Leverage data and insights to continually refine how design contributes to awareness, engagement, and growth

What we offer

Competitive salary and meaningful equity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Regular compensation reviews
Flexible paid time off policy
Paid Parental Leave Program
401k plan & match
In-office bicycle storage
Fun events for Intercomrades, friends, and family

Fulltime

Senior Director, Design Strategy, APEC

The Senior Director, Design Strategy, APEC role will collaborate closely with th...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Marriott Bonvoy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Ten or more years’ design experience, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance
Demonstrated ability to take a project from design through detailed design documentation, start to finish
Master’s degree (Preferred)
Experience in the hospitality design industry (Preferred)

Job Responsibility

Lead design initiatives (architecture and interior design) on APEC projects, ensuring strategic leadership and category positioning
Provide conceptual design studies, inspirational ideas, and sketches to influence final deliverables and brand strategies
Support brand initiatives, innovation activities, and storytelling with APEC design segment leaders and communications teams
Coordinate and review outside consultant proposals, contracts and invoicing
Coordinate and review project plans, budgets and scopes of work for brand and internal initiatives
Utilize design expertise and business acumen to make optimal project decisions and improve processes and deliverables
Partner with the Brand organization to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions supporting strategic growth goals
Collaborate and align with internal and external stakeholders on design projects
Work creatively and collaboratively under tight deadlines and strict budgets
Synthesize industry trends to create informed perspectives and drive the work and design strategy forward

Fulltime

Director of Product Design

We’re looking for a Director of Product Design to lead and elevate design for Et...

Location

India , Bangalore

Salary:

Not provided

Ethos

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of product design (UX) experience, including several years leading multi-person design teams
Proven ability to design for complex, decision-heavy user journeys in b2c journeys. industries like fintech, healthtech, or insurtech
Strong understanding of conversion optimization, user motivation, and behavior design principles
Demonstrated experience turning ambiguity into clarity — structuring complex information and simplifying it into elegant, actionable flows
Skilled at storytelling and stakeholder communication — you make design rationale clear, measurable, and compelling
A track record of positive impact to product quality and design culture
A portfolio showcasing strong visual and interaction design craft alongside compelling impact delivered for past businesses and their customers

Job Responsibility

Lead design for the core conversion funnel — covering landing experiences, application flows, underwriting, checkout, onboarding, and policy management
Lead, mentor, and grow a small but mighty team of product designers
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Research, Marketing, and Brand to deliver cohesive experiences that delight users and align with key business outcomes such as conversion and retention
Raise the bar for the design practice across: design systems and craft, accessibility,decision-making discipline, experimentation, storytelling, leverage of research and data
Partner with adjacent design functions, such as Performance Creative and Brand, to create a consistent, connected user journey across growth and product surfaces
Contribute to create an environment of excellence and growth where team members can do their best work and grow professionally and personally

Director, Brand Design

Articulate is the leading SaaS provider of online training solutions for the new...

Location

United States

Salary:

173800.00 - 260600.00 USD / Year

Articulate

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12-15+ years of brand and visual design experience with a deep focus in building in-house brands, shaping creative across a wide range of marketing channels for a high-growth B2B software company or creative agency
An experienced people leader (7-10+ years in management) with a track record of leading design teams both strategically and supportively, creating an inclusive creative culture of growth, development, and levity
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or related field
Deep knowledge, passion, and expertise in all aspects of design including systems, layout, typography, illustration, image making, digital and event/brand experience production
Clear aptitude for connecting a brand to its product and customers, solving for the full customer experience, and thinking strategically with the end-to-end journey in mind
Strong sense of concept development, strategy, research, and problem-solving in a fast-paced, iterative environment
Able to distill down complex systems, ideas, and strategies into the key details that align to business needs, achieving executive level buy-in, and building trust and confidence throughout the org
Clear communicator, verbally and visually
able to give constructive and actionable design feedback to team members
An expert-level portfolio that shows a high taste level

Job Responsibility

Creative Leadership: Work directly with executive leadership team on brand strategy, presenting creative work, defending design decisions, and fostering alignment
Build key frameworks for scale, quality, and cohesion across Brand Design
Drive creative and strategic alignment of our Brand Design team across all verticals, ensuring systems and work meet business needs and brand standards
Partner with top design leadership including VP of Design, Messaging Design, and Creative Ops leaders to identify holistic design team challenges, foster visibility and alignment, cultural wins, and team growth opportunities
Help maintain a customer-centric and innovative culture at Articulate
Team Management and Mentorship: Foster alignment across Brand Design with key internal initiatives, consistent operations, manager coaching, prioritization guidance, and fostering efficiency
Identify key opportunities for strategic collaboration across Brand Design verticals as well as with the greater design and marketing organization
Nurture clear and frequent communication lines across cross-functional teams to effectively drive project work and new initiatives forward
Manage, coach, and mentor senior design managers, supporting their growth as strategic leaders and ensuring they are empowered to lead their verticals effectively
Demonstrate a strong and strategic leadership voice, instilling confidence, mitigating team anxiety, speaking for impact across all audiences, and elevating team morale through clear, impactful communication

What we offer

This position is bonus-eligible
This position is eligible for Articulate’s robust suite of benefits

Fulltime

Creative Director - Visual & Motion Design

As a Creative Director, you will bridge creative vision and execution across sta...

Location

India , Gurgaon

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience with a strong, diverse portfolio showcasing visual design, motion graphics, storytelling, animation, brand work, interactive pieces, and campaign-level thinking
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Skilled in animation, compositing, visual effects, motion typography
Understanding of UI / UX motion (app/web animations)
Ability to translate strategy or messaging into visually compelling narratives—static or motion
Ability to lead a team, guide, critique, mentor junior & mid-level designers, and uphold quality and consistency across teams
Comfortable working with creative directors, strategists, copywriters, producers, developers, and clients
Ability to articulate design rationale and present work convincingly
Ensuring final deliverables meet aesthetic, technical, and brand standards
Stay updated on motion, design trends, tools, and evolving formats, bring fresh ideas and push visual boundaries

Job Responsibility

Bridge creative vision and execution across static and motion media
Lead and mentor a team of UI/UX, visual & motion designers
Define high-quality visual standards
Drive storytelling through creative ideation
Ensure cohesive brand expression across campaigns, digital platforms, film/animation, and interactive media
Partner closely with creative leadership, strategy, clients (internal or external), and production to deliver compelling, on-brand visual experiences
Elevate the visual voice of the agency
Champion innovation in design
Translate big ideas into polished, emotionally engaging visual and animated work
Inspire and develop designers, giving constructive feedback and encouraging growth

Design Director - Storytelling and Design Experience

Marriott Bonvoy

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

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