Global Brand Design Director

Seattle, WA

About us:

Stanley is defined by Creativity, Building and Invention. We are makers of the legendary bottle and box. Driven by purpose, passion and performance. Obsessed with making a difference. And keeping our promises. Proud of our yesterday. And focused on building the team of tomorrow.

Position Overview:

The Global Brand Design Director will be part of a growing creative community at Stanley and reports directly into the Creative Director. As the Global Brand Design Director, you will collaborate and partner with internal stakeholders on Stanley's brand, vision and values creating consistency across our products. You possess a deep understanding of brand and culture, as well as a track record of creating compelling visuals for top consumer brands. You are extraordinary when it comes leading with motivation and know how inspire teams to reach new innovative heights! Come join the Bearforce!

This is a hybrid role based in our Seattle, WA offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct a team of designers and copywriters, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure best-in-class design and copy output across all global brand touchpoints.
• Collaborate closely with the Global Creative Director, marketing, product, and commercial partners to develop and execute creative strategies that align with the brand's vision, values, and objectives.
• Own the conceptualization, development, and execution of visual identity systems, brand guidelines, and design assets that elevate brand presence and consistency across various platforms, channels, and regions.
• Implement tools and processes to increase efficiency and brand cohesion, ensuring consistency across all brand communications.
• Oversee the creation of compelling and engaging visual content for brand and product marketing campaigns, launches, and brand activations.
• Coordinate direction with the art department responsible for photo and video production to ensure alignment with brand aesthetics and messaging.
• Ensure efficient organization and allocation of design resources to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in brand design, and integrate relevant insights into the creative process.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth among team members.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, commercial/sales, and regions, to ensure alignment and cohesion in brand messaging and visual representation.
  
  

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in brand design, with a proven track record of leading and inspiring global design teams.
• Strong understanding of brand strategy, consumer behavior, and market trends.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with prototyping tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate and advocate for creative concepts and ideas.
• Strategic thinker that can translate business objectives into compelling visual solutions.
• Global experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
  
  

Salary Range:

$160,000 -$180,000

Stanley is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Stanley is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach .

The base pay range for this position is for a successful candidate within the state listed. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on multiple factors, such as work location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience. Stanley is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results. In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, 14-Paid holidays, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.

About HAVI

HAVI is a global, privately owned company that connects people with ideas, data with insights, supply with demand, restaurants with deliveries and ultimately, people with the products they love. Whether we are sourcing, storing, or delivering products, we bring unmatched category expertise and unrivaled operational excellence, combined with powerful digital analytics and insights. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI's business units include Supply Chain, tms, and Stanley. Our portfolio of businesses offers best-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities, brand-defining marketing and promotion services and innovative consumer products. For more information, please visit HAVI.com, tmsw.com and stanley1913.com.