Global Creative Lead, Reverb
Spotify· Marketing
Hybrid (New York, NY)$123.2k - $176kPermanentPosted 1w ago
About the role
Spotify's in-house creative studio, Reverb, brings brand to life through design, storytelling, and production. Lead the visual direction and a team of designers and producers to deliver high-quality, distinctive work across channels.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of approximately 5–6 graphic designers, motion designers, and producers, supporting their creative growth and career development.
- Shape the visual and motion design direction across Reverb projects, creating distinctive work that brings Spotify's brand and stories to life.
- Partner with teams across brand, communications, marketing, and production to turn creative briefs into engaging visual experiences across channels and formats.
- Guide creative development from concept through delivery, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and thoughtful design decisions.
- Manage project intake, priorities, budgets, timelines, and resources to help the team deliver meaningful work across multiple projects.
- Collaborate with Reverb's creative and production leads to build a connected, effective studio and a consistent creative experience.
- Present creative concepts and recommendations to senior stakeholders, explaining the thinking behind decisions and building alignment.
- Work with internal teams and external creative partners to maintain design quality, manage production needs, and navigate relevant legal and licensing requirements.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in graphic design, visual design, or a related creative discipline, with a portfolio demonstrating strong visual storytelling, brand identity, and motion design.
- 4+ years of experience leading creative teams, with a thoughtful approach to coaching, feedback, and helping others develop their craft.
- Comfortable shaping creative direction across digital, social, advertising, editorial, and long-form brand content, adapting to different audiences and formats.
- Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and relevant visual or motion design tools, and curiosity about emerging technologies to support the creative process.
- Ability to balance creative ambition with practical delivery, making thoughtful decisions around timelines, budgets, and resources.
- Strong communication of creative ideas and collaboration with designers, producers, and partners across disciplines and regions.
- Experience working with external creative studios, production companies, and partners, including managing budgets, contracts, and production workflows.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive team environment where different perspectives are valued and feedback is welcomed.
Skills
Required:Graphic designVisual designMotion designTeam leadershipCreative direction
Benefits
- health insurance
- six-month paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- monthly meal allowance
- 23 paid days off
- paid flexible holidays
- paid sick leave
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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