Director, Brand Design

Scribd, Inc. is on a mission to advance human understanding. Our four products — Scribd®, Slideshare®, Everand™, and Fable — help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise. Culture at Scribd, Inc. We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer. We believe the best work happens when individual flexibility is balanced with meaningful community connection. Scribd Flex empowers employees to choose the workstyle and location that support their best performance, while committing to intentional in-person moments that strengthen collaboration and culture. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd, Inc. employees, regardless of location. So what are we looking for in new team members? At Scribd, Inc., we hire for “GRIT.” Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee. For us, it also serves as a practical framework for how we work: setting and achieving Goals, delivering Results within your role, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and strengthening the broader Team through collaboration and attitude. This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization. The team Scribd's Design team is a 23-person group spanning Product Design, Research, and Brand Design—working across Scribd, Everand, Fable, and Slideshare. We have high standards, give real feedback, and always bias toward action. We debate openly, hold high expectations, and keep raising the bar. Everyone owns their work end-to-end. There's high trust, low hand-holding, and a genuine expectation that you'll push the people around you toward sharper thinking and better outcomes. We celebrate wins, learn from our losses, and laugh through both. Join us! The role We're hiring a Director of Brand Design to lead the brand design team across all of Scribd, Inc. This is a new role for us, and it comes at a moment when brand design is becoming increasingly important to how we build and evolve our products. You’ll own brand design for Scribd, Slideshare, Everand, Fable, and the Scribd, Inc. corporate brand. That means maintaining the strong visual identities already established in Everand and Fable, while developing a more intentional brand design approach for our UGC products like Scribd.com and Slideshare. You’ll also shape the Scribd, Inc. brand as the company continues to grow. This role reports to the VP of Design and works closely across Product, Research, Design, and Marketing. You’ll lead a small team with room to shape its direction, structure, and future growth. We're looking for someone who can coach designers, contribute directly to the work, and bring a systems mindset to how brand design scales across a multi-brand portfolio. If you get excited about building something new, raising standards, and making a brand a strategic force inside a product-driven company, this is the role. Lead and develop the Brand Design team Manage and mentor a small team of brand designers working across a multi-brand portfolio. Define what "great" looks like for brand design at Scribd, Inc. and hold that bar consistently. Provide direct, specific feedback that improves both the work and the people doing it. Own career development and performance management. Address gaps early and clearly. Contribute directly to design work. This role is hands‑on, not just managerial. Build systems and scale brand design Develop and maintain scalable brand systems, templates, and guidelines across all five brands. Bring consistency and quality to brand expression across product, marketing, and corporate surfaces. Partner with Marketing and Product to develop a brand design approach for our UGC products that matches the standard set by Everand and Fable. Build processes that enable the team to deliver high‑quality work efficiently and repeatedly. Identify opportunities to use AI as an accelerant in the team's design process and production workflows. Strengthen cross‑functional partnership Work closely with Product Design, Research, and Marketing to ensure brand thinking is embedded in product decisions, not bolted on after. Contribute to the Design org’s broader strategy, hiring, and bar‑raising efforts. Represent brand design in cross‑functional conversations with clarity and confidence. Help shape how the brand supports Scribd, Inc.’s evolving product strategy across all four products. The essentials 10+ years of professional design experience with a strong foundation in visual communication and brand design. 5+ years of experience leading or managing brand designers or production designers. Demonstrated ability to coach and develop designers while directly contributing to the work. Experience building brand systems, templates, and scalable design processes. Strong communication, presentation, and cross‑functional partnership skills. Comfort working across multiple brands or products simultaneously. Strategic thinker who can connect brand decisions to business and product outcomes. The application Resume. Portfolio that demonstrates strong visual design, brand systems thinking, and leadership across multiple brands or product lines. At Scribd Inc., we take a holistic approach to compensation, where base salary is just one part of a broader total rewards package. Our pay ranges are determined by local labor benchmarks for each role, level, and location. Base Salary United States: $185000 to $245,000 USD, depending on location Canada: $175,000 to $218,000 CAD, depending on location Total Compensation Beyond base salary, total cash compensation includes a substantial annual performance bonus. This role also carries significant equity ownership, offering meaningful participation in Scribd's long‑term success — plus a comprehensive benefits package. We consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including experience, skills, relevant education or training, and business needs. Salary ranges reflect the level at which this role is scoped; if considered for a different level, the applicable range may vary. Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance: United States : Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C. Canada : Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver Mexico : Mexico City Benefits at Scribd, Inc. Scribd Flex (flexible work model) Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Mental health support and disability coverage Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals Paid parental leave and family support benefits Retirement matching and employee equity Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities Wellness and home office stipends Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products Enterprise access to leading AI tools Get to Know Scribd, Inc. About Scribd, Inc. Life at Scribd, Inc. We want our interview process to be accessible to everyone. You can inform us of any reasonable adjustments we can make to better accommodate your needs by emailing accommodations@scribd.com about the need for adjustments at any point in the interview process. Scribd, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, and believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful. #J-18808-Ljbffr