Director, Brand Design

Opal Digital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 315,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

Opal Digital in San Francisco, CA seeks a Director, Brand Design to lead and evolve the creative direction of a celebrated technology brand. You will scale brand impact globally, reinforce an identity system, and ensure cohesive presence across digital, product, experiential, and workplace touchpoints.

The role requires 10+ years in brand design, including 3–5 years leading teams, a portfolio of system-level branding, and a proven ability to mentor designers and align stakeholders to drive

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of brand design experience.
• 3–5 years of leading design teams.
• Portfolio showing strategic, system-level branding.
• Strong ability to align stakeholders and drive business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the creative direction of a tech brand.
• Scale brand impact globally by guiding a design team.
• Evolve an identity system to support growth.
• Shape brand presence across digital, experiential, product, and workplace touchpoints.

Skills

Brand design experience

Team leadership

Portfolio: system branding

Job description

Opal Digital is seeking a Director, Brand Design in San Francisco, CA to lead and evolve the creative direction of an admired technology brand. This role focuses on scaling brand impact globally, strengthening an identity system, and ensuring cohesive brand presence across key touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the creative direction of a highly regarded tech brand.
• Scale brand impact globally by guiding a world-class design team.
• Evolve a bold identity system to support ongoing growth.
• Shape brand presence across every touchpoint, including digital, experiential, product, and workplace environments.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of brand design experience, including 3–5 years leading teams.
• A portfolio demonstrating strategic, system-level brand work.
• Experience building, mentoring, and scaling design teams.
• Deep understanding of brand systems across digital, physical, and experiential spaces.
• Proven ability to align stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented approach with exceptional craft and consistency.
• Strategic thinking grounded in how design drives business impact.

Location and Compensation

• Location: San Francisco, CA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 350,000 per year