Senior Creative, Brand Designer

Virginia, USA (Hybrid)

$89K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the visual direction for Brand Centers of Excellence, build scalable design systems, and lead cross-channel campaigns from concept to production.

  • Own and evolve visual design systems and brand moments across channels.
  • Collaborate with a Copywriter and Associate Creative Director to shepherd ideas from concept through execution.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead visual direction and brand design for Brand Centers of Excellence.
  • Define and evolve visual design systems and look-and-feel frameworks that scale across channels.
  • Concept and execute original, on strategy creative across digital, email, paid media, OOH, social, video, experiential, and physical environments.
  • Develop and lead visual concepts that anchor campaigns, experiences, and brand moments from idea through execution.
  • Translate briefs and business objectives into clear visual and conceptual direction.
  • Develop mood boards, comps, and visual narratives that clearly articulate creative intent.
  • Help shape both long-term and seasonal brand design in partnership with creative leadership.
  • Work in close partnership with a Copywriter and Associate Creative Director to lead ideas from concept through execution, collaborating with designers, producers, account teams, and external partners along the way.
  • Lead art direction for photo and video shoots, including pre-production, on-set direction, and post-production guidance.
  • Present work with confidence, clarity, and a strong strategic point of view.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in art direction and design, agency and/or in-house environments.
  • Exceptional conceptual, visual, and executional design skills.
  • Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and industry standard creative tools.
  • Understanding or ability to learn AI tools that streamline creative development.
  • Experience working across integrated campaigns, brand systems, and multiple channels.
  • Familiarity with project management and creative proofing tools
  • Portfolio demonstrating conceptual leadership, visual excellence, and a proven ability to develop and scale brand and campaign design systems.

Benefits

  • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
  • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
  • Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
  • Free ski passes for dependents
  • Critical Illness and Accident plans
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Vail Resorts

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Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia. In 2016, our company launched the industry-changing Epic Pass. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). ​ We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. In addition to our 42 resorts in four countries, our company owns and/or manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. ​ Interested in joining our team? Come work and play in the mountains! Discover (or re-discover!) a passion for the outdoors with free ski pass(es), free ski/snowboard lessons, a 40% retail discount, and much more. Receive $20/hr starting wage, health/wellness benefits, and training through our Epic Service development experience. Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means building lifelong connections with people from around the world.​ Learn more about our company at www.VailResorts.com, or discover our resorts and pass options at www.EpicPass.com.

Founded in 1977
Broomfield, CO, US
9.1K employees (437 in marketing)
63% recommend to a friend
55% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
125.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.7%
Direct
45%
Referral
15.4%
Social
4.5%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~9.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
296 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
4.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

Funding

Total Funding
$1.1B
Last Raise
$500M
Post IPO Debt, 9 months ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $500M
  • Apr 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $600M
  • Jan 2014
    Post IPO Debt

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