Associate Design Director

Associate Design Director

LTK

United States of America / Remote

Job Type: Full-Time

Function: Web/Graphic Design/Internet

Industry: Consumer

Salary Range: $50,000 - $150,000

About LTK

LTK is a global technology platform founded in 2011 to empower the world's premium lifestyle Creators to be a brands' power partner.

Job Description

LTK's mission is to empower the world's premium lifestyle Creators to achieve maximum economic success. We have a huge opportunity ahead of us and we're looking for team members who want to create, innovate and disrupt an industry.

We empower our team members to drive innovation, create value, and continue to spearhead the creation of this industry — a game changer when it comes to career growth.

Position Title: Manager, Graphic Design

Location: US-Remote

About the role

The Manager, Graphic Design is a player-coach role responsible for setting the bar for graphic design craft while actively contributing hands-on work across key initiatives. Reporting to the Creative Director, this role oversees a small team of graphic designers and is accountable for quality, consistency, and execution across all visual design outputs supporting our internal stakeholder teams (marketing, sales, product) within a three-sided marketplace spanning consumers, creators, and brands.

How you will make an impact

• Own and evolve the graphic design vision across projects (including campaigns, product marketing, lifecycle marketing, and events), ensuring work is on-brand, high-quality, and strategically sound
• Set and uphold clear quality standards, design principles, and best practices; provide thoughtful, actionable feedback that raises the bar
• Partner with the Creative Director to translate brand and business goals into compelling visual systems and executions
• Lead by example through hands-on design contributions across major initiatives and high-impact creative needs
• Directly manage and mentor the Graphic Design Team, supporting growth through regular feedback, coaching, and development planning
• Collaborate closely with Copywriters, Creative Operations, and Marketing partners to deliver integrated creative solutions
• Lead creative reviews and stakeholder presentations, clearly articulating design rationale, tradeoffs, and recommendations
• Partner with Creative Operations Manager and Creative Director to scope work, manage priorities, and improve workflows that support scale and efficiency
• Stay at the forefront of emerging AI and creative technology trends, championing tools and workflows that elevate design quality, speed, and cross-functional collaboration across the organization

What you will bring to LTK

• 8+ years of experience in graphic design, visual design, or brand design, with at least 3+ years in a people-management role
• A portfolio showcasing strong conceptual thinking, craft, and storytelling across digital, social, and brand experiences
• Expert proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite. Some experience with HTML5 and/or CSS is a plus
• Exceptional visual design fundamentals with a refined eye for typography, layout, color, and brand systemsStrong understanding of creative best practices and digital creative development
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Experience partnering with marketing teams across campaigns, product marketing, lifecycle marketing, and events
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence through clear rationale, collaboration, and diplomacy
• Passionate about developing and mentoring design talent
• A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and urgency
• Dedication to operational excellence, thoughtful prioritization, and continuous improvement
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for evolving creative tools, workflows, and emerging technologies, including AI-led design practices
• A growth mindset and openness to feedback
• A mindset focused on seizing opportunities and moving with urgency
• Dedication to fierce prioritization and operational excellence
• Adaptability to a dynamic, fast-moving environment

What we offer

• The opportunity to be part of the leading global company in creator commerce
• A remote-first, productivity-first environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package to meet the needs of you and your family
• 401(k) with LTK company matching
• Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave and Paid Paternity Leave
• Summer Fridays and Flexible PTO

About LTK

Founded in 2011, LTK is the global technology platform purpose-built to empower lifestyle creators to monetize their content. The full-service platform connects brands, creators, and shoppers with a world-class shopping app and trusted tools and technology that make content instantly shoppable. Today, premium lifestyle creators in 160+ countries drive more than $5 billion+ in annual retail sales through their LTK Shop profiles. More than 40 million consumers turn to LTK Shops in the LTK shopping platform each month to find inspiration and instantly shop the styles recommended by their favorite creators. More than 8,000 retailers and 1M brands partner with LTK to gain access to its global creator network for content that converts against performance-driven, cross-channel KPIs. LTK is headquartered in Dallas, TX, and currently operates on five continents.

Our mission

To empower the world's premium lifestyle Creators to achieve maximum economic success.

Our values

• Here to win
• Commit to the journey
• Work well

Commitment to diversity

LTK believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental obligations that strengthen our team. We employ a diverse, multi-disciplinary team to build a meaningful company and culture.

For US-Based Roles: We are not offering new sponsorships opportunities at this time for persons requiring employment visas, such as an H-1B; authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our website or to personal email accounts of employees of LTK are considered the property of LTK and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

LTK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.