Global Creative Lead, Reverb at Spotify

Creative Boom Ltd.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Six-month paid parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Monthly meal allowance

23 paid days off

Paid flexible holidays

Paid sick leave

Equity

Job summary

Spotify's in-house studio Reverb seeks a Global Creative Lead to shape visual direction and lead a 5–6 person team of designers and producers. You will balance creative ambition with practical delivery while collaborating across brand, comms, marketing, and production to deliver high-quality work.

You will lead creative impact across digital, social, editorial, and long-form content, working with internal and external partners and presenting concepts to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in graphic design or related discipline; strong visual storytelling.
• 4+ years leading creative teams; coaching and feedback skills.
• Shaping creative direction across digital, social, advertising, editorial, and long-form brand content.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma; openness to new tech in creative process.
• Balance creative ambition with practical delivery; manage timelines and budgets.
• Clear communication and collaboration with designers, producers, and cross-regional partners.
• Experience working with external studios and production partners; manage budgets and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of graphic designers, motion designers, and producers.
• Shape the visual and motion design direction across Reverb projects.
• Partner with brand, communications, marketing, and production teams to translate briefs into engaging visuals.
• Guide development from concept through delivery with clear feedback and decisions.
• Manage intake, priorities, budgets, timelines, and resources for multiple projects.
• Collaborate with production leads to maintain studio quality and consistent experience.
• Present concepts and recommendations to senior stakeholders and gain alignment.
• Ensure design quality with internal teams and external partners within licensing constraints.

Skills

8+ years of experience

4+ years leading teams

visual storytelling

brand identity

motion design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Job description

Spotify's in-house creative studio, Reverb, brings our brand to life through thoughtful design, visual storytelling, and creative production. Working across brand and communications, the team creates work that connects with audiences around the world.

We're looking for a Global Creative Lead to shape the visual direction of Reverb and lead a talented team of graphic designers, motion designers, and producers. You'll combine creative vision with hands‑on leadership, helping the team deliver distinctive, high-quality work while building an environment where people can collaborate, experiment, and grow. Reporting to the Director, Global Experiential & Content Production, you'll play a key role in shaping the studio's creative output and how we work together.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 5-6 graphic designers, motion designers, and producers, supporting their creative growth and career development.
• Shape the visual and motion design direction across Reverb projects, creating distinctive work that brings Spotify's brand and stories to life.
• Partner with teams across brand, communications, marketing, and production to turn creative briefs into engaging visual experiences across channels and formats.
• Guide creative development from concept through delivery, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and thoughtful design decisions.
• Manage project intake, priorities, budgets, timelines, and resources to help the team deliver meaningful work across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with Reverb's creative and production leads to build a connected, effective studio and a consistent creative experience.
• Present creative concepts and recommendations to senior stakeholders, explaining the thinking behind decisions and building alignment.
• Work with internal teams and external creative partners to maintain design quality, manage production needs, and navigate relevant legal and licensing requirements.

What we're looking for

• You bring 8+ years of experience in graphic design, visual design, or a related creative discipline, with a portfolio demonstrating strong visual storytelling, brand identity, and motion design.
• You have 4+ years of experience leading creative teams, with a thoughtful approach to coaching, feedback, and helping others develop their craft.
• You're comfortable shaping creative direction across digital, social, advertising, editorial, and long‑form brand content, adapting your approach to different audiences and formats.
• You have experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and relevant visual or motion design tools, and you're curious about how emerging technologies can support the creative process.
• You know how to balance creative ambition with practical delivery, making thoughtful decisions around timelines, budgets, and resources.
• You communicate creative ideas clearly and enjoy collaborating with designers, producers, and partners across different disciplines and regions.
• You have experience working with external creative studios, production companies, and partners, including managing budgets, contracts, and production workflows.
• You care about creating an inclusive, supportive team environment where different perspectives are valued, feedback is welcomed, and people can do their best work.

Where you'll be

• This role is based in New York City.
• We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! We ask that you come into the office 1-2x per week.

What's on offer

• The United States base range for this position is $123,189.00 - $175,985.00 USD, plus equity.
• Health insurance
• Six-month paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Monthly meal allowance
• 23 paid days off
• Paid flexible holidays
• Paid sick leave

Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. "You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what's playing in your headphones."