Design Lead

We believe travel makes us better. Launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on, we now offer a range of luggage and travel essentials for every journey. Together we create, innovate, and embark on this journey as a community of travelers, helping to make travel more seamless for everyone.

We are hiring a Design Lead to join our Creative team. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Creative and takes Away further by translating brand strategy and storytelling into visually compelling creative across campaigns, product launches, and always-on marketing.

As a key creative contributor, you’ll help bring Away’s brand world to life through thoughtful design systems, strong art direction, and refined visual execution. You’ll collaborate closely with writers, producers, and cross-functional partners to ensure every touchpoint feels cohesive, premium, and unmistakably Away.

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  You’ll lead design execution across campaigns, product launches, and brand storytelling initiatives across digital, social, eCommerce, retail, and paid channels

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  You’ll partner closely with the Senior Manager, Creative, to translate strategic concepts into cohesive visual execution and contribute to scalable creative assets

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  You’ll develop design solutions that balance creativity with clarity, ensuring the brand remains both expressive and highly functional across platforms

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  You’ll collaborate with writers and brand narrative partners to ensure storytelling and design work seamlessly together

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  You’ll maintain a high bar for craft, typography, layout, and visual detail across all work produced by the team

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  You’ll contribute to the evolution of Away’s brand identity and design systems as the brand continues to grow globally

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  You’ll partner closely with freelance designers and agency collaborators, helping guide the work while fostering a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and creative excellence.

• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design, art direction, or brand design roles within an agency or in-house creative team

• You have a strong portfolio demonstrating brand systems, campaign design, and digital-first thinking

• You have a refined eye for typography, composition, and visual storytelling

• You’re comfortable working across a range of formats, including social, digital marketing, product storytelling, and editorial content

• You collaborate naturally with writers, strategists, and producers to bring integrated creative ideas to life

• You’re creative and innovative; you love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand

• You’re agile, and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment

• You’re passionate about transforming travel for all (but that’s a given!)

Excited to join the team, but not sure you meet all of the qualifications? Please apply, we’d still love to hear from you.

Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability. 

Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@awaytravel.com.