Chief Creative & Brand Architect

Fast Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 245,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Life & disability insurance

Wellness & development reimbursement

Other perks

Job summary

Mansueto Ventures seeks a visionary Chief Creative Officer to lead the creative direction for Fast Company and Inc., shaping visual identity and user experience across all platforms. Based in New York with onsite presence required at least 3 days per week, you will report to the CEO and define brand guidelines, design systems, and a culture of craft across both brands.

This full-time role offers competitive salary, bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical,

Qualifications

• Extensive portfolio of creative leadership in media, publishing, or digital content.
• Ability to define brand identity and visual storytelling for multiple brands.
• Experience shaping editorial design across print and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and steward the overarching visual identity and creative direction for Fast Company and Inc.
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines and design systems across print, digital, social, video, and experiential channels.
• Champion a point of view on visual storytelling reflecting editorial ambitions for both brands.
• Create structures and team capabilities for innovative and intuitive digital experiences.
• Collaborate with product, technology, and editorial teams to embed design in every stage of development.
• Lead the evolution of the brands’ digital design language balancing aesthetics with usability.
• Oversee art direction for print and digital editorial, ensuring consistent storytelling.
• Partner with editors-in-chief to bring stories to life through photography, typography, and data visualization.
• Drive formats and presentation innovation to boost reader engagement and authority.
• Collaborate with video, audio, and events teams on branding assets and materials.
• Work with revenue and partnerships to ensure high editorial and aesthetic standards.

Job description

Mansueto Ventures seeks a visionary Chief Creative Officer to lead the creative direction for Fast Company and Inc., shaping visual identity and user experience across all platforms. Based in New York with onsite presence required at least 3 days per week, you will report to the CEO and define brand guidelines, design systems, and a culture of craft across both brands.

This full-time role offers competitive salary, bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical,