Salesforce is hiring: Design Lead - AI Design & Concepting in San Francisco

Join to apply for the Design Lead - AI Design & Concepting role at Salesforce . Overview The Global Creative team within Marketing is responsible for our brand and marketing creative. From building brand awareness campaigns to designing experiences like Dreamforce, our multi-faceted team does it all. We are a collection of thinkers, makers, and doers whose sole purpose is to bring the brand to life across our incredible portfolio of work. We are a partner to cross-functional teams across the company, tying our goals to our most important initiatives—driving toward shared KPIs, strategies, and processes to unify and push the brand and business forward. About This Role: Imagine if creatives didn’t have to say “Imagine if” when selling their work. Too often, ideas live flat in a keynote or a Figma file, requiring stakeholders to envision the final impact. We believe in transforming “Imagine if” into “Watch this” —because seeing is believing. This role will help us do just that. Sitting at the intersection of design and technology, this role partners closely with our global creative leaders to transform conceptual ideas into inspiring, tangible experiences. In collaboration with the Animator Storyteller - AI, you’ll bring vision to life—whether through motion, 3D environments, prototypes, or other immersive formats— helping to reimagine event experiences, jumpstarting advertising concepts, unlocking bold new ways to pitch ideas to our leaders, and more. If they can dream it, you can make it. As a meticulous craftsperson, you’ll bring an exceptional eye for design detail, a deep understanding of brand systems, and the ability to translate brand principles into every visual touchpoint—ensuring each asset not only represents the best of us, but also showcases our brand in fresh, inspiring ways that energize our marketing and brand engine. No matter how quick the turnaround, your work reflects the highest standards of design excellence and consistency. As a self-starter, you will thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, can adapt to shifting priorities, and excel when faced with ambiguity. You’ll be a proactive self-starter—someone who takes initiative, leans forward, and can deliver exceptional work with little direction. This role is in-office in San Francisco 4 days a week. What You Will Do Bring creative concepts to life — transforming ideas into compelling visual and experiential outputs Partner with AI lead and creative leads to rapidly prototype, animate, and visualize concepts for internal and executive presentations, videos, and pitches Develop storytelling that pulls concept art off the page, building immersive experiences that inspire action Act as a bridge between creative ideation and technical execution, translating for both creative teams and business stakeholders Experiment with and implement AI-driven tools and techniques (Runway, Midjourney, etc.) to accelerate concept realization Support creative selling motions to executives and other stakeholders with polished, high-impact deliverables Design across a wide range of mediums (web, social, email, print, environmental, presentations) with consistency and craft Translate abstract brand strategy into clear, beautiful visual design that resonates globally Collaborate with creative leads to create cohesive marketing executions Refine layouts, typography, color, and hierarchy in executions to ensure clarity, usability, and brand consistency across concepts What Experience You Have BA/BFA in Design, Art, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 8+ years of creative experience in-house or agency, ideally within a design-forward, brand-driven environment Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual design, storytelling, and execution across mediums (digital, motion, 3D, experiential) Deep expertise in core design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Keynote/PowerPoint) Proficiency in creative AI tools and emerging design technologies; Runway, Veo3 and Midjourney experience a plus; Motion/film experience strongly preferred Exceptional ability to translate creative vision into visual/motion outputs that resonate with both creatives and executives Strong background in design and systems thinking Experience creating scalable design frameworks that empower global teams to deliver on-brand creative Demonstrated ability to design for both digital (web, email, social) and physical (print, environmental, event) formats Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design best practices Track record of elevating creative work with meticulous attention to craft and detail Proven track record of rapid prototyping and creative problem-solving under tight timelines Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with shifting priorities Thrives in ambiguous situations, working with little direction while maintaining high quality Outstanding presentation and communication skills Why You Are Excited About This Role You thrive at the intersection of creativity and technology You love turning abstract ideas into visually stunning, tangible experiences You work well under pressure and can adapt quickly to changing priorities You take initiative and lean forward, even in moments of uncertainty Why We Are Excited About You You’re an inspired, positive creative force who always brings fresh ideas to the table You have “Yes, and…” energy—pushing ideas forward rather than shutting them down You’re a fast learner who can shift seamlessly between design, motion, and technical problem-solving You see constraints as creative opportunities Unleash Your Potential When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world. Accommodations If you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form. Posting Statement Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. Salesforce believes in equality for all and aims to create an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Recruiting, hiring, promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. This policy applies to all employees and applicants, no matter location. In the United States, compensation is determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Some roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $169,600 to $233,200. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The Global Creative team within Marketing is responsible for our brand and marketing creative . This role partners closely with our global creative leaders to transform conceptual ideas into inspiring, tangible experiences . As a self-starter, you will thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment . En Español: El equipo creativo global dentro del Marketing es responsable de nuestras iniciativas más importantes Driving towards shared KPIs, strategias y procesos para unificar y empujar a la marca y el negocio hacia adelante. Sobre esta función: Imagine si los creativos no tienen que decir Imagine if cuando venden su trabajo. Con demasiada frecuencia, las ideas viven en un prototipo clave o una figura cercana, los socios involucrados requieren imaginar el impacto final. Si pueden soñar, puedes hacerlo. Como un artesano meticuloso, traerás una mirada excepcional a los detalles del diseño, una comprensión profunda de los sistemas de marca y la capacidad de traducir los principios de la marca en cada punto de contacto visual para garantizar que cada activo no solo represente lo mejor de nosotros sino que también muestra nuestra marca de manera fresca e inspiradora que energice nuestro motor de marketing y marca. No importa cuán rápido sea el giro, tu trabajo refleja los más altos estándares de excelencia y consistencia en diseño. Lo que harás Traer conceptos creativos a la vida transformar ideas en resultados visuales y experienciales convincentes Socio con AI Lead and Creative conduce a prototipar, animar y visualizar rápidamente conceptos para presentaciones internas y ejecutivas, vídeos y pitches Desarrollar una narración que retire el arte conceptual de la página, construir experiencias inmersivas que inspiran la acción Actuar como un puente entre ideación creativa y ejecución técnica, traducir tanto para los equipos creativos como para las partes interesadas del negocio Con herramientas e técnicas impulsadas por IA (Runway, Midjourney, etc.) Para acelerar la realización del concepto Soporte a movimientos creativos de venta a los ejecutivos y otros actores con detalles pulidos y de alto impacto Rápido diseñar una amplia gama de medios de comunicación (power web, creativo, correo electrónico, modelos de impresión ambientales, presentaciones) Con coherencia y eficacia. Nuestros beneficios y recursos le apoyan para encontrar el equilibrio y ser su mejor, y nuestros agentes de inteligencia artificial aceleran su impacto para que pueda hacer lo mejor. Juntos, llevaremos el poder de Agentforce a organizaciones de todos los tamaños y ofreceremos experiencias increíbles a las que aman los clientes. Aplique hoy no solo para dar forma al futuro sino para redefinir lo que es posible para usted mismo, para la IA y el mundo. Alojamientos Si necesita asistencia debido a una discapacidad solicitando puestos abiertos por favor envíe una solicitud a través de este Formulario de Solicitud de Alojamiento. Publicar Declaración Salesforce es un empleador igualitario y mantiene una política de no discriminación con todos los empleados y solicitantes de empleo. Salesforce cree en igualdad para todos y tiene como objetivo crear un lugar de trabajo inclusivo libre de discriminación. Conozca sus derechos: Reconocer las competencias del puesto de trabajo es discriminatoria. Nivel de antigüedad No aplicable Tipo de empleo Función laboral a tiempo completo Diseño, Arte/Creatividad y Desarrollo del software en las industrias de la tecnología de la información, Servicios informáticos y consultoría informática y Tecnología, Información e Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr.