Design Advisor & Brand Architect (AI-Driven)

CookUnity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 344,400 - 413,280; Full time

Job summary

CookUnity is seeking a design leader to elevate the brand and consumer experience, starting in an advisory capacity. You will shape the aesthetic bar, elevate how our product expresses the brand identity, and modernize design orgs for AI-native workflows.

We want someone with strong opinions about pixels who has scaled design teams, integrated AI-assisted tools, and can drive a credible uplift plan across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience at VP or CDO level shaping product design at scale.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing design teams.
• Fluency in AI-assisted design tooling (e.g., Figma AI) integrated into real practice.

Responsibilities

• Own the vision for the brand visual identity and bring CookUnity to life with a differentiated design system.
• Apply top-tier B2C aesthetics to product surfaces and influence day-to-day craft and long-term language.
• Refine brand identity elements to support an expanding ecosystem of channels and formats.
• Define visual storytelling across marketing surfaces and packaging.
• Ensure brand cohesion through the marketing funnel and consumer journey.
• Identify where AI-assisted workflows can uplift design speed and quality, and plan implementation.
• Coach teams on new tools and workflows, delivering hands-on guidance on real projects.
• Collaborate with Product and Marketing to align design strategy with business priorities.

Skills

VP or CDO level experience

Leading design organizations

AI-assisted design tooling

Coaching mindset

Generative AI workflows

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

CookUnity is seeking a design leader to elevate the brand and consumer experience, starting in an advisory capacity. You will shape the aesthetic bar, elevate how our product expresses the brand identity, and modernize design orgs for AI-native workflows.

We want someone with strong opinions about pixels who has scaled design teams, integrated AI-assisted tools, and can drive a credible uplift plan across the organization.