Brand Designer
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
We believe travel makes us better. Launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on we now offer a range of luggage and travel essentials for every journey. Together we create innovate and embark on this journey as a community of travelers helping to make travel more seamless for everyone.
We are hiring a Brand Designer to join our Creative team. This position reports to the Senior Manager Creative and takes Away further by translating brand strategy and storytelling into visually compelling creative across campaigns product launches and always-on marketing.
As a key creative contributor youll help bring Aways brand world to life through thoughtful design systems strong art direction and refined visual execution. Youll collaborate closely with writers producers and cross-functional partners to ensure every touchpoint feels cohesive premium and unmistakably Away.
Youll lead design execution across campaigns product launches and brand storytelling initiatives across digital social eCommerce retail and paid channels
Youll partner closely with the Senior Manager Creative to translate strategic concepts into cohesive visual execution and contribute to scalable creative assets
Youll develop design solutions that balance creativity with clarity ensuring the brand remains both expressive and highly functional across platforms
Youll collaborate with writers and brand narrative partners to ensure storytelling and design work seamlessly together
Youll maintain a high bar for craft typography layout and visual detail across all work produced by the team
Youll contribute to the evolution of Aways brand identity and design systems as the brand continues to grow globally
Youll partner closely with freelance designers and agency collaborators helping guide the work while fostering a culture of collaboration experimentation and creative excellence.
You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design art direction or brand design roles within an agency or in-house creative team
You have a strong portfolio demonstrating brand systems campaign design and digital-first thinking
You have a refined eye for typography composition and visual storytelling
Youre comfortable working across a range of formats including social digital marketing product storytelling and editorial content
You collaborate naturally with writers strategists and producers to bring integrated creative ideas to life
Youre creative and innovative; you love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand
Youre agile and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment
Youre passionate about transforming travel for all (but thats a given!)
Excited to join the team but not sure you meet all of the qualifications Please apply wed still love to hear from you.
Were travelers. Travel is about the journey - the transformative experiences and the growth each trip offers. All employees are encouraged to take time to get away through our variety of time away from work offerings.
Were driven. The work we do matters and collectively drives impact. No matter the job title everyone at Away is a meaningful contributor in unlocking our ever growing potential.
Were supportive. We value the entirety of your lifes journey not just the milestones. Youll find an environment that celebrates balance understanding that your personal passions and commitments outside of work are threads of the same fabric that makes you unique.
Our total rewards are inclusive of both compensation and benefits. What we offer within a salary range is dependent on a number of factors including scope and qualifications for the role skillset and balancing internal equity relative to other Away employees. Salary and benefit offerings are reviewed during phone screenings to ensure alignment.
Compensation: $85000 - 92000 annually
This role is eligible to participate in Aways Annual Company Performance Incentive Bonus Plan the terms of which are determined at the discretion of the company
Equity Grant: commensurate with level determined at the discretion of the company
Benefits Overview:
Take care of yourself and your family through our health insurance offerings
Invest in your future by participating in our 401(k) (with a company match!)
Find balance through our many paid time off programs (vacation wellbeing holidays summer Fridays and compassion leave - just to name a few!)
Build your travel uniform through discount codes product stipends and giveaways
Give back through company-sponsored volunteer and charitable opportunities
This is an office-based position that works from our Soho NYC office four days a week. Our working hours are 9am-6pm et but we embrace a common-sense approach to flexibility in the workplace. Its about being present engaged and balancing work with real-life needs.
As a company that values diversity equity and inclusion Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this opportunity. Were creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse so were building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our Employee Resource Groups anti-racism training and bias prevention initiatives were building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their authentic selves to work.
EEOC Statement:
Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity gender expression and sexual orientation) national origin age veteran status genetic information or disability.
Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at
Required Experience:
IC