Director, Brand Design

Director of Brand Design

Direct the Brand Design team across all Scribd, Inc. products – Scribd.com, Slideshare, Everand, Fable, and the corporate brand. Own brand design, develop scalable systems, and shape the brand as the company grows.

Lead and develop the Brand Design team

• Manage and mentor a small team of brand designers 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 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 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 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.

Base Salary

• United States: $185,000 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 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Scribd Flex (flexible work model)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Mental health support and disability coverage
• Generous paid time off – 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

Location

Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities:

• 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

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.

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.

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