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Director of Brand & Product Design

Human Agency
Location
Chicago
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Agency
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of design experience with meaningful work on both brand identity and digital product
  • A portfolio that includes at least one design system built from scratch
  • Demonstrable fluency in Figma, including variables, auto layout, and component architecture
  • A track record of shipping brand identities and web experiences for actual users
  • Current knowledge of AI tools applied to design workflows
  • Strong grasp of front-end constraints (HTML, CSS, design tokens)
What the job really is

The Director of Brand & Product Design at Human Agency will lead the development of brand identities and design systems, ensuring they are both functional and visually appealing. This role involves collaborating closely with clients and cross-functional teams, utilizing AI tools to enhance design workflows, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both brand and product design, with a focus on creating usable and scalable design systems.

Things to weigh
  • Role is evolving and may change significantly in the near future
  • Remote-first position with required real-time overlap in Eastern time zone
  • Contract-to-hire preferred, which may imply a trial period before full-time employment
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Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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