Brand Experience Team Lead

Huawei Technologies Italia; Lombardia; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading multinational technology company is seeking a Brand Experience Team Lead to join their Milan Aesthetic Research Center. The role requires extensive experience in international brand building with a focus on communication design and corporate identity. Candidates should be visionary thinkers with strong leadership and analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary package and the opportunity to shape global brand strategies.

Servizi

Competitive salary package

Exciting opportunities in a fast-growing company

Competenze

• 10+ years of experience in international brand building.
• Minimum 2 years team lead experience.
• Strong background in corporate identity development.

Mansioni

• Research and define future-oriented brand experience strategies.
• Lead the development of innovative corporate identity systems.
• Craft visionary design concepts for corporate communication.

Conoscenze

International brand building

Communication design

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Visual storytelling

Analytical skills

Formazione

Master’s Degree in Communication Design or related field

Strumenti

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Descrizione del lavoro

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. We have more than 200,000 employees, of which 55% are employed in R&D, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions.

Huawei invests more than 20% of revenues in R&D every year: in the past 10 years our total R&D investments exceed 150B USD.

By the end of 2023, Huawei held +140.000 active patents.

Who we are

• Our motto is "make it possible", we use our customer-centric obsession, our perseverance, our dedication and a continuous self-challenge to accomplish the most challenging goals and always raise the bar!
• We think and execute very fast, but we are never superficial and always guarantee the highest standards.
• We are obsessed about continuous improvement and about creating value for the company, for the employees and for society.
• We are a multicultural team where relationships are informal and direct and where cooperation and support are our daily keywords.
• We are a place where "results talk and ideas walk", good ideas are always welcome, but you have to take ownership and make them happen too.
• Openness and flexibility are our mantra.

Brand Experience Team Leadin a nutshell

The position will be part of our Milan Aesthetic Research Center (MARC), one of Huawei Research Centers committed to enhancing the quality of Huawei products by creating a strong design ecosystem.The Team Lead, Brand Experience is responsible for shaping the future of brand identity and communication design through research, strategy, and conceptual innovation. This role focuses on exploring new ways to build international brand experiences, developing corporate identity systems, and crafting visionary communication strategies that inspire and inform headquarters teams. Rather than executing brand implementation, this position provides thought leadership, future-oriented design concepts, and strategic frameworks that guide the evolution of brand perception across global markets.

What will be your main responsibilities?

Brand Strategy & Future Vision:

• Research and define future-oriented brand experience strategies that align with long-term corporate objectives.
• Explore emerging trends in brand identity, digital experiences, and global communication strategies to anticipate shifts in consumer perception.
• Develop conceptual frameworks for brand evolution, ensuring consistency and adaptability across international markets.
• Provide guidance on how branding, aesthetics, and communication design intersect to create compelling brand narratives and brand design solutions.

Corporate Identity & Design Systems:

• Lead the development of innovative corporate identity systems that ensure coherence across all brand touchpoints.
• Investigate new approaches to visual identity, typography, color systems, image styles, and motion branding.
• Define scalable and adaptable design principles for multi-platform brand communication.
• Research and propose new brand architecture models that enhance global brand consistency.

Communication Design & Storytelling:

• Craft visionary design concepts that challenge traditional approaches to corporate and consumer communication.
• Investigate and design solutions for the intersection of digital, physical, and immersive brand experiences.
• Develop strategic guidelines that inspire HQ teams to push the boundaries of brand storytelling.
• Research and propose new ways of engaging audiences through emerging media, technology, and culture.

Collaboration & Influence:

• Partner with HQ brand, marketing, and design teams to provide strategic insights and forward-thinking brand concepts.
• Act as a thought leader, presenting research, future scenarios, and design recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure that research findings translate into actionable strategies for HQ’s brand development and communication teams.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including industrial design, retail experience, and digital teams, to align branding efforts.

Market & Consumer Trend Research:

• Conduct in-depth research on cultural, technological, and consumer behavior trends that impact brand perception.
• Analyze global brand benchmarks to ensure best-in-class positioning.
• Stay ahead of shifts in branding strategies across industries and regions, identifying opportunities for differentiation.

What are the skills required for this position?

Education & Background:

• Master’s Degree in Communication Design, Graphic Design, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in in international brand building, corporate identity development, and communication design.
• Strong background in working with global brands, defining and evolving corporate identity systems in various markets.
• Minimum 2 years team lead experience.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in design systems, brand architecture, and corporate identity development.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Figma, motion graphics, and AI tools
• Understanding of digital branding and immersive brand experience strategies.
• Strong knowledge of typography, color systems, and visual storytelling.

Soft Skills:

• Visionary thinking with the ability to anticipate future branding trends.
• Strong research, analytical, and strategic skills to translate insights into opportunities and actionable brand concepts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Leadership and mentorship capabilities to inspire a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to balance conceptual innovation with business and market realities

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What We Offer:

We offer you an exciting opportunity in one of the leading and fastest growing multinational technology companies, challenging work and a competitive salary package.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these characteristics. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Company Info:

Huawei Technologies Italia S.r.l.

Registered Office: Via Lorenteggio 240, Tower A, Milan

Milan Aesthetic Research CenterOffice address:Via Silvio Pellico 7, Milan