Warren James is a close-knit team of professionals who are passionate about building the world’s greatest creator-led brands. We believe in collaboration and creativity while having fun and supporting each other along the way.

The Role

We’re looking for a Design Lead to join our Creative team. In this role, Design Leads at Warren James are responsible for managing the creative process for a wide range of projects. This includes assigning work to freelancers, managing creative decks, and working closely with the creative director, brand managers, and product development teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio of work and a passion for creating on-trend designs that resonate with a wide range of target audiences.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Assign and manage work for a team of freelancers, ensuring that projects are completed on time and to a high standard.
Create and manage creative decks for various projects, including merch drops, product development, marketing campaigns, and brand initiatives.
Collaborate with the creative director and other stakeholders to align creative vision and strategy across different projects.
Organize and manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product development, brand management, and marketing, to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and apply this knowledge to improve the quality of work produced by the team.
Interface with clients / creators, maintaining clear and professional communication
Design effectively, with a particular emphasis on typography and visual communication principles

Minimum Qualifications

At least 2-5 years of experience in a Design Lead role or equivalent.
Product/Merchandise knowledge and/or experience
Strong portfolio of work demonstrating experience in art direction and design.
Strong leadership and management skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent typography skills
Graphic Design background
Bachelor’s degree or higher

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design or equivalent
Experience working with creators/influencers.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $60k–$75k based on experience
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (WJ covers 99% of employee premium and 50% for
dependents for health & dental)
Unlimited PTO
4% of salary retirement plan contribution
Cell phone and gym allowance of $50 each per month
Short and long-term disability
Remote work

Warren James is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are

committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.