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Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a leading global media measurement and optimization platform that delivers the industry’s most actionable data to drive superior results for the world’s largest advertisers, publishers, and media platforms. IAS’s software provides comprehensive and enriched data that ensures ads are seen by real people in safe and suitable environments, while improving return on ad spend for advertisers and yield for publishers. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality. For more information, visit integralads.com.
As the Sr. Manager, Brand & Design at IAS, you will play a critical role in shaping and scaling our global brand identity, ensuring consistency, clarity, and creativity across every customer and market-facing touchpoint. You will lead the Brand & Design team, managing two Senior Graphic Designers and a freelance Video Editor, while acting as the strategic and creative lead for visual storytelling within the marketing organization.
You are a seasoned creative leader who drives the visual representation of the IAS brand and encourages brand stewardship across the org. You bring structure and direction to fast-moving teams, are obsessed with quality, and understand how design supports business outcomes. You will partner closely with stakeholders across Marketing, Product, and Sales to bring campaigns, content, and digital experiences to life—positioning IAS as a global leader in media quality and ad tech innovation.
What you’ll get to do:
- Own and evolve IAS's global visual identity, ensuring a consistent and compelling brand experience across campaigns, digital channels, product marketing, and events.
- Lead creative direction and hands-on design for high-impact projects, translating complex business concepts into compelling visual stories across presentations, campaigns, and digital assets.
- Partner with Marketing, Sales, Product, and other cross-functional teams to develop creative solutions that support business priorities and drive engagement.
- Manage and develop creative talent, providing coaching, feedback, and direction while overseeing freelancers and external production partners.
- Oversee video and motion projects, guiding creative concepts and production in partnership with internal stakeholders and external specialists.
- Build and maintain scalable design systems, brand guidelines, templates, and workflows to improve creative consistency and efficiency.
- Manage creative priorities, timelines, and budgets, balancing quality and speed while continuously improving creative output.
You should apply if you have most of this experience:
- 7+ years of experience in brand design, graphic design, or creative direction, ideally within B2B technology, SaaS, advertising, or a related industry.
- A strong portfolio showcasing brand identity, integrated campaigns, digital design, and the ability to translate complex concepts into compelling visual narratives.
- A proven track record of balancing creative direction with hands-on design execution in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience managing and mentoring designers, as well as coordinating freelancers, agencies, and external creative partners.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, present creative recommendations, and navigate competing priorities.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with experience balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and budgets while maintaining high creative standards.
IAS Pay Transparency:
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location, and any additional locations are listed below. Our pay ranges are based on the work location. As part of IAS compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance (medical, dental, vision) as well as PPO, HSA and FSA options and 401k with employer matching contributions. All full-time employee roles include competitive compensation and are eligible for an annual bonus and/or other incentive plans. Each candidate’s compensation package is based on multiple factors, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need.
Primary Location:
US - Chicago, ILPrimary Location Base Pay Range:
AnnualAdditional Locations:
US - New York, NYAdditional Locations Pay Range:
102,900.00 - 176,400.00 USD AnnualAbout Integral Ad Science:
Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a leading global media measurement and optimization platform that delivers the industry’s most actionable data to drive superior results for the world’s largest advertisers, publishers, and media platforms. IAS’s software provides comprehensive and enriched data that ensures ads are seen by real people in safe and suitable environments, while improving return on ad spend for advertisers and yield for publishers. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality. For more information, visit integralads.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
IAS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to our diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age. We strongly encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.
California Applicant Pre-Collection Notice:
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment or engagement with IAS, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, commercial information, professional or employment or engagement information, non-public education records, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment or engagement. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at compliance@integralads.com.
Attention agency/3rd party recruiters: IAS does not accept any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles. If you are interested in becoming an IAS recruiting partner, please send an email introducing your company to recruitingagencies@integralads.com. We will get back to you if there's interest in a partnership.
#LI-OnsiteJob Description:
Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a leading global media measurement and optimization platform that delivers the industry’s most actionable data to drive superior results for the world’s largest advertisers, publishers, and media platforms. IAS’s software provides comprehensive and enriched data that ensures ads are seen by real people in safe and suitable environments, while improving return on ad spend for advertisers and yield for publishers. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality. For more information, visit integralads.com.
As the Sr. Manager, Brand & Design at IAS, you will play a critical role in shaping and scaling our global brand identity, ensuring consistency, clarity, and creativity across every customer and market-facing touchpoint. You will lead the Brand & Design team, managing two Senior Graphic Designers and a freelance Video Editor, while acting as the strategic and creative lead for visual storytelling within the marketing organization.
You are a seasoned creative leader who drives the visual representation of the IAS brand and encourages brand stewardship across the org. You bring structure and direction to fast-moving teams, are obsessed with quality, and understand how design supports business outcomes. You will partner closely with stakeholders across Marketing, Product, and Sales to bring campaigns, content, and digital experiences to life—positioning IAS as a global leader in media quality and ad tech innovation.
What you’ll get to do:
- Own and evolve IAS's global visual identity, ensuring a consistent and compelling brand experience across campaigns, digital channels, product marketing, and events.
- Lead creative direction and hands-on design for high-impact projects, translating complex business concepts into compelling visual stories across presentations, campaigns, and digital assets.
- Partner with Marketing, Sales, Product, and other cross-functional teams to develop creative solutions that support business priorities and drive engagement.
- Manage and develop creative talent, providing coaching, feedback, and direction while overseeing freelancers and external production partners.
- Oversee video and motion projects, guiding creative concepts and production in partnership with internal stakeholders and external specialists.
- Build and maintain scalable design systems, brand guidelines, templates, and workflows to improve creative consistency and efficiency.
- Manage creative priorities, timelines, and budgets, balancing quality and speed while continuously improving creative output.
You should apply if you have most of this experience:
- 7+ years of experience in brand design, graphic design, or creative direction, ideally within B2B technology, SaaS, advertising, or a related industry.
- A strong portfolio showcasing brand identity, integrated campaigns, digital design, and the ability to translate complex concepts into compelling visual narratives.
- A proven track record of balancing creative direction with hands-on design execution in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience managing and mentoring designers, as well as coordinating freelancers, agencies, and external creative partners.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, present creative recommendations, and navigate competing priorities.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with experience balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and budgets while maintaining high creative standards.
IAS Pay Transparency:
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location, and any additional locations are listed below. Our pay ranges are based on the work location. As part of IAS compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance (medical, dental, vision) as well as PPO, HSA and FSA options and 401k with employer matching contributions. All full-time employee roles include competitive compensation and are eligible for an annual bonus and/or other incentive plans. Each candidate’s compensation package is based on multiple factors, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need.
Primary Location:
US - Chicago, ILPrimary Location Base Pay Range:
AnnualAdditional Locations:
US - New York, NYAdditional Locations Pay Range:
102,900.00 - 176,400.00 USD AnnualAbout Integral Ad Science:
Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a leading global media measurement and optimization platform that delivers the industry’s most actionable data to drive superior results for the world’s largest advertisers, publishers, and media platforms. IAS’s software provides comprehensive and enriched data that ensures ads are seen by real people in safe and suitable environments, while improving return on ad spend for advertisers and yield for publishers. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality. For more information, visit integralads.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
IAS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to our diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age. We strongly encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.
California Applicant Pre-Collection Notice:
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment or engagement with IAS, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, commercial information, professional or employment or engagement information, non-public education records, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment or engagement. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at compliance@integralads.com.
Attention agency/3rd party recruiters: IAS does not accept any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles. If you are interested in becoming an IAS recruiting partner, please send an email introducing your company to recruitingagencies@integralads.com. We will get back to you if there's interest in a partnership.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in brand design lead jobs.
- Five or more years of brand design experience with at least one year in a lead or senior role
- Demonstrable experience building or maintaining a visual identity system at scale
- Expert proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and InDesign
- Experience mentoring junior designers and providing structured creative feedback
- Portfolio showing end-to-end brand work from strategy and concepting through final production
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting to executive or cross-functional stakeholders
Tips for Your Brand Design Lead Job Search
Lead your portfolio with systems work
Hiring managers for brand design lead roles want to see how you built and scaled a design system, not just polished final deliverables. Front-load one case study that walks from audit to component library to adoption metrics across teams.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists brand design lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your title alignment carefully
Job postings for this role vary widely: brand design lead, lead brand designer, and design lead for brand are all common. Match the exact title in your resume headline to the posting you're targeting, since applicant tracking systems often filter on title strings.
Show cross-functional influence, not just craft
Brand design lead roles require influencing product, marketing, and exec stakeholders. Add two or three bullet points to your resume that describe a decision you shaped outside your immediate team, not just the design output you delivered.
Prepare a critique-ready portfolio walkthrough
Many interview processes for this role include a live design critique or a take-home brand refresh exercise. Practice narrating your decisions out loud, explaining why you rejected alternatives, and defending choices under pushback from a cross-functional audience.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify team structure, headcount authority, and budget ownership before accepting. Brand design lead roles vary dramatically in actual influence, and misaligned expectations on scope are a common reason early exits happen in the first year.
Brand Design Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most brand design leads?
The companies hiring the most brand design leads right now include Procter & Gamble, Apple, and Dentsu, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tech, consumer brands, and large agencies consistently make up the bulk of active listings for this role.
How many brand design lead jobs are remote?
About 71% of brand design lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility for experienced design professionals. Roles focused on brand systems and digital identity tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied closely to physical product, packaging, or in-house agency production typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a brand design lead?
Start by building a portfolio that demonstrates end-to-end brand ownership, not just executional skills. Progress from senior designer to lead by taking on mentorship responsibilities and cross-functional projects. Develop fluency in presenting design rationale to non-designers, and pursue at least one project where you own a full visual identity from strategy through rollout.
Can I get hired as a brand design lead with no prior lead experience?
Yes, if you can demonstrate lead-level impact even without the title. Hiring managers look for evidence that you've mentored peers, driven creative direction on a major project, or owned a brand system independently. Reframe relevant work in your resume and portfolio around ownership and influence rather than task completion, and target companies willing to promote from senior.
What does the brand design lead interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages: an initial recruiter screen, a portfolio review with the design manager, a cross-functional panel or stakeholder interview, and a practical exercise such as a brand critique or a brief take-home project. Some companies add a presentation round where you walk a panel through a past brand system or identity project and field live questions.
Where can I find and apply to brand design lead jobs?
You can find and apply to brand design lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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