Creative Lead - Visual Merchandising

📋 Description

• Define and evolve Spotify's global visual merchandising vision and artwork.
• Lead creative workflows; explore AI to boost creativity, speed, and craft.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Design Platform, and R&D to align merchandising and product.
• Champion a visual strategy that's culturally relevant across 180+ markets.
• Establish principles, standards, and scalable systems for world-class visuals at scale.
• Build partnerships with internal teams, agencies, and freelancers.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Senior Visual Designers team in an inclusive environment.
• Own the team's operating budget and prioritise investments for impact.
• Use audience insights, experiments, and performance data to improve visual merchandising.
• Represent Visual Merchandising as a trusted partner to influence senior stakeholders.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years leading creative work across design, branding, editorial, or visual storytelling.
• Experience building and leading inclusive, high-performing creative teams.
• Understand emerging tech incl. generative AI shaping strategy, prod, and design systems.
• Balance exceptional visual craft with strategic thinking; align with business goals.
• Collaborate across product, design, engineering, marketing, and leadership.
• Use data and experiments to inform decisions without hurting quality.
• Experience across global markets; respect cultural nuance while preserving brand.
• Mentor others; raise creative bar; fosters learning and collaboration.
• Curious about design, music, culture, tech; driven to reach millions daily.

🎁 Benefits

• Based in London or Stockholm; remote-friendly.
• Some in-person meetings; flexible work-from-home.