Associate Design Director

The Manager, Graphic Design is a player‑coach role responsible for setting the bar for graphic design craft while actively contributing hands‑on work across key initiatives. Reporting to the Creative Director, this role oversees a small team of graphic designers and is accountable for quality, consistency, and execution across all visual design outputs supporting our internal stakeholder teams (marketing, sales, product) within a three‑sided marketplace spanning consumers, creators, and brands.

Position Title: Manager, Graphic Design
Location: US‑Remote

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the graphic design vision across projects (including campaigns, product marketing, lifecycle marketing, and events), ensuring work is on‑brand, high‑quality, and strategically sound

Set and uphold clear quality standards, design principles, and best practices; provide thoughtful, actionable feedback that raises the bar

Partner with the Creative Director to translate brand and business goals into compelling visual systems and executions

Lead by example through hands‑on design contributions across major initiatives and high‑impact creative needs

Directly manage and mentor the Graphic Design Team, supporting growth through regular feedback, coaching, and development planning

Collaborate closely with Copywriters, Creative Operations, and Marketing partners to deliver integrated creative solutions

Lead creative reviews and stakeholder presentations, clearly articulating design rationale, tradeoffs, and recommendations

Partner with Creative Operations Manager and Creative Director to scope work, manage priorities, and improve workflows that support scale and efficiency

Stay at the forefront of emerging AI and creative technology trends, championing tools and workflows that elevate design quality, speed, and cross‑functional collaboration across the organization

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in graphic design, visual design, or brand design, with at least 3+ years in a people‑management role

A portfolio showcasing strong conceptual thinking, craft, and storytelling across digital, social, and brand experiences

Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite; some experience with HTML5 and/or CSS is a plus

Exceptional visual design fundamentals with a refined eye for typography, layout, color, and brand systems; strong understanding of creative best practices and digital creative development

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced, agile environment

Experience partnering with marketing teams across campaigns, product marketing, lifecycle marketing, and events

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence through clear rationale, collaboration, and diplomacy

Passionate about developing and mentoring design talent

A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and urgency

Dedication to operational excellence, thoughtful prioritization, and continuous improvement

Curiosity and enthusiasm for evolving creative tools, workflows, and emerging technologies, including AI‑led design practices

A growth mindset and openness to feedback

A mindset focused on seizing opportunities and moving with urgency

Dedication to fierce prioritization and operational excellence

Adaptability to a dynamic, fast‑moving environment

Benefits

The opportunity to be part of the leading global company in creator commerce

A remote‑first, productivity‑first environment

Competitive compensation and benefits package to meet the needs of you and your family

401(k) with LTK company matching

Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave and Paid Paternity Leave

Summer Fridays and Flexible PTO

Equal Opportunity
LTK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For US‑Based Roles: We are not offering new sponsorship opportunities at this time for persons requiring employment visas, such as an H‑1B; authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our website or to personal email accounts of employees of LTK are considered the property of LTK and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

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