Senior Designer, Brand

Job Description

🚀 Why Headout? We're a rocketship: 9-figure revenue, record growth, and profitable With $130M in revenue, guests in 100+ cities, and 18 months of profitability, Headout is the fastest-growing marketplace in the travel industry, and we're just getting started. We've raised $60M+ from top-tier investors and are building a durable company for the long term — because that's what our mission needs and deserves. We're growing, profitable and nowhere near done. What we do is important In an increasingly digital world, there is a desperate need to augment our human experience by getting us to interact with the real world around us and the people in it. At Headout, our mission is to be the easiest, fastest, and most delightful way to head out to a real-life experience — from immersive tours to museums to live events and everything in between. Why now? The foundation is strong. The opportunity ahead is even bigger. We've hit profitability, built momentum, and proven the model — but there's so much more to build. If you're looking to join a company where the trajectory is steep and your impact is real, this is the moment. Our culture Reinventing the travel industry isn't easy, but that's the fun part. We care deeply about ownership, craft, and impact, and we're here to do the best work of our careers. We won't pretend like it's for everyone but if you're a builder who loves solving tough problems, you'll feel right at home. Read more about our unique values here: https://bit.ly/HeadoutPlaybook 👩‍💻 The Role We're looking for a Senior Brand Designer to help shape and scale the visual identity of one of the most exciting brands in travel. You'll be at the forefront of creative storytelling — crafting campaigns, building brand design systems, and creating work that moves people. You'll join a team of designers, writers, and makers who deeply care about pushing craft, adding delight, and shaping a brand that's warm, bold, and memorable. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy and storytelling, and want your work to be seen by millions — this one's for you. 🤩 What makes this role special? 🎨 Creative ownership From day one, you'll lead projects that define how Headout looks and feels — across product launches, maps, merch, social, and more. You'll turn abstract ideas into iconic visuals. 🛠️ Systems with soul You'll contribute to the evolution of our brand design system, helping to scale everything from illustration libraries and marketing campaign identities to map styles and guidelines for new cities 📣 End-to-end storytelling Work closely with product, content, marketing, and print media teams to craft experiences that not only look great but also tell compelling stories and drive meaningful impact 🌍 Global surface area Design for a truly global audience — whether it's a skip-the-line ticket in Rome or a river cruise in Dubai. You'll bring local flavor and visual nuance to every touchpoint. ✨ Craft that matters You'll work with a team that sweats the small stuff — from micro-interactions to macro moments — and believes that great design is both intentional and emotional. 💝 What skills & experience do you need? 3–6 years of brand or visual design experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment A portfolio that demonstrates a strong command of visual storytelling, brand systems, strategic thinking, layout, typography, and identity design. Projects that highlight an ability to create cohesive, impactful brand experiences across diverse platforms Hands-on experience in creating digital marketing assets, microsites, campaigns, illustrations, and scalable design systems, along with a good understanding of print media. Proficiency in tools like Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop — and the curiosity to explore new ones Strong attention to detail paired with the ability to ship at speed Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and giving/receiving thoughtful feedback Ability to clearly present and communicate design rationale to teammates and stakeholders A builder's mindset — you enjoy bringing structure to ambiguity and leading your own work from start to finish Use of AI for ideation and visual generation ➕ Bonus Points Experience designing for global audiences and multi-market brands Motion design, spatial/3D, or Webflow/Framer skills A love for travel, culture, and storytelling Prior experience mentoring junior designers or leading initiatives Side projects, experiments, or a unique design point of view EEO statement At Headout, we don't just accept differences — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our partners, and the community at large. Headout provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. During the interview process, if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the recruiter assigned to your application or email us at life@headout.com. Privacy policy Please note that once you apply for this job profile your personal data will be retained for a period of one (1) year. Headout shall process this data for recruitment purposes only. Once the relevant job profile is filled or once the time period of one (1) year from the date of the job application has passed, whichever is later, Headout shall either delete your data or inform you that it shall keep it in its database for future roles. In compliance with the relevant privacy laws, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that the processing of your personal data be restricted. If you have any concerns or questions about the way Headout handle your data, you can contact our Data Protection Officer for more information. Show more Show less