Head of Visual Design

Job Description

Keller Executive Search is seeking a talented and visionary Head of Visual Design to lead the creative direction of visual assets across all platforms. Reporting to senior leadership, you will manage and inspire a team of designers to develop innovative visual concepts that elevate brand identity, enhance user experience, and drive engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive visual design strategy aligned with the company's brand and business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team of visual designers, ensuring high-quality and consistent output.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and user experience teams to create compelling visual content for digital, print, and social channels.
• Ensure brand consistency and visual cohesion across all communications and platforms.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously innovate and improve visual design practices.
• Oversee production timelines, resource allocation, and design workflows to meet project deadlines effectively.
• Present design concepts and strategies to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in visual design, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in visual design, branding, and user-centered design.
• Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or similar tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead cross-functional teams.
• Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within fashion, retail, or consumer products industries.
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and digital marketing.
• Knowledge of motion graphics or video production is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $156,000–$228,000 USD
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Company culture: Flat management structure with direct access to decision‑makers; open communication environment.
• Full medical coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Keller Executive Search provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Commitment to Diversity:
An inclusive and equitable workplace is actively fostered. Hiring, development, and advancement practices are designed to broaden representation and ensure fair access to opportunity.

Data Protection and Privacy:
Personal data is processed solely for recruitment and employment purposes, in accordance with applicable data‑protection laws (including GDPR where relevant). Information may be retained for compliance and legitimate interests, subject to data minimization and security controls.

Pay Equity:
Compensation practices are reviewed to support pay equity for substantially similar work, accounting for bona fide factors such as experience, education, and performance.

Health and Safety:
Workplace health and safety obligations are observed in line with applicable national and local requirements. Employees are expected to follow all safety policies and promptly report hazards.

Compliance with Law:
All recruitment, selection, and employment practices are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdiction of employment.

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