Databricks · 1 week ago
Director, Brand Design
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$187K/yr - $261K/yr
10+ years expDatabricks is a leading data and AI company seeking an experienced Design Director to guide and grow a talented team of designers while shaping the future of their brand. The role involves leading the evolution of the visual identity, mentoring the design team, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful brand experiences across various channels.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data IntegrationData ManagementData StorageInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of designers, fostering growth, collaboration, and design excellence
Provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and career development opportunities
Help prioritize projects, allocate resources, and set timelines to meet business and creative goals
Own and evolve the Databricks brand system across physical and digital environments
Define and communicate a cohesive design vision that supports company strategy and elevates brand impact
Champion design thinking and advocate for best-in-class creative processes across the organization
Willingness to get your hands dirty in design work
Guide and review team work across campaigns, events, digital products, and environmental graphics
Partner with marketing, product, events, and workplace teams to bring the brand to life in physical and digital spaces
Direct external agencies and vendors to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with brand standards
Translate complex ideas into simple, bold visual narratives that reflect our values and mission
Shape creative briefs, manage project intake, and oversee schedules and deliverables
Establish and maintain high standards for craft, clarity, and consistency across all brand expressions
Help improve and develop processes to streamline efficiency and workflows
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional design experience in brand, visual, or environmental design; at least 2–3 years managing or leading a design team
A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual brand systems, environmental/experiential design, and integrated campaigns
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and presentation tools (Keynote, Google Slides)
Proven ability to lead projects from concept to execution while guiding others to deliver outstanding work
Experience managing agencies, vendors, and production partners
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Strong eye for typography, layout, color, and spatial/experiential design
A strategic mindset and ability to connect creative vision to business objectives
Preferred
Background in web, event design, wayfinding, signage, or large-scale environmental graphics
Video production knowledge and experience
Motion or 3D design skills
Benefits
Eligibility for annual performance bonus
Equity
Comprehensive benefits and perks
Company
Databricks
Databricks is a data and AI platform that unifies data engineering, analytics, and machine learning on a lakehouse architecture.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (385)
2024 (319)
2023 (227)
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2021 (166)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.81BKey Investors
Counterpoint GlobalFranklin TempletonAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-16Series Unknown· $4B
2025-09-08Series Unknown· $1B
2025-01-13Debt Financing· $5.25B
Leadership Team
Ali Ghodsi
CEO and Co-founder
David Conte
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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