Director, Brand Design

Databricks is seeking an experienced The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have. Design Director to guide and grow a team of talented designers while shaping the future of our brand. This senior role blends creative leadership with people management: you’ll lead the evolution of our visual identity across physical and digital touchpoints while mentoring and developing a high‑performing design team. As Design Manager, you’ll help set the creative vision and ensure excellence in every execution—from digital and web, global campaigns and digital experiences to events and branded environments. You’ll partner closely with cross‑functional teams and external agencies, balancing hands‑on design insight with strategic oversight to deliver impactful, consistent brand experiences. The impact you will have: Leadership & Team Management 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. Brand & Creative Direction 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. Operational Excellence 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. What we look for: 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. Nice to Have Background in web, event design, wayfinding, signage, or large‑scale environmental graphics. Video production knowledge and experience. Motion or 3D design skills. Pay Range Transparency Zone 1 Pay Range $186,600 — $261,225 USD About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide—including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500—rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics, and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe, and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. xrczosw Compliance If access to export‑controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer’s discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.