Chief Creative Officer: Brand Vision & UX Lead

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

Job summary

Mansueto Ventures in New York seeks a visionary Chief Creative Officer to define and lead the creative direction for Fast Company and Inc. This full-time role requires on-site presence at least three days a week (Tue–Thu) and offers a compensation range of $245,000–$275,000 plus bonus.

You will shape visual identity, design systems, and user experiences across print, digital, social, and events, partnering with product, technology, and editorial teams to elevate both brands.

Qualifications

• A portfolio demonstrating creative leadership at the highest level in media/publishing or digital content.
• Expertise in brand identity, editorial design, and digital/UX design across print, web, mobile, social, video, and experiential.
• Ability to lead, build, and scale creative teams and systems in fast-paced, resource-conscious environments.
• Excellent visual communication skills to defend creative decisions with senior leadership and editorial partners.
• Data-informed approach using audience insights and UX research to refine output.

Responsibilities

• Define and steward the overarching visual identity and creative direction for Fast Company and Inc. across all platforms.
• Create structures and design systems enabling compelling digital experiences for readers, subscribers, and partners.
• Oversee art direction for print and digital editorial, aligning with each brand’s identity.
• Collaborate with revenue, partnerships, and events teams to maintain editorial and aesthetic standards in sponsored programs.
• Build and mentor a high-performing creative team; establish scalable workflows and foster inclusion.
• Monitor trends and pilot AI-assisted workflows to keep brands at the forefront of design and innovation.

Skills

Creative leadership

Brand identity

Editorial design

Digital/UX design

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven design

AI-assisted design

Leadership at senior level

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Design systems

Job description

Mansueto Ventures in New York seeks a visionary Chief Creative Officer to define and lead the creative direction for Fast Company and Inc. This full-time role requires on-site presence at least three days a week (Tue–Thu) and offers a compensation range of $245,000–$275,000 plus bonus.

You will shape visual identity, design systems, and user experiences across print, digital, social, and events, partnering with product, technology, and editorial teams to elevate both brands.