Brand Designer

Description & Requirements

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

The Brand Designer develops and executes creative concepts that bring established brand strategies to life through visual storytelling, campaign development, and integrated marketing assets across multiple channels. As a member of the Creative Services team, this role works closely with the Design Manager and Art Directors while collaborating with Brand Marketing, Channel Marketing, DTC, and other internal partners to understand defined project goals and deliver creative work that supports established business and marketing objectives.

The ideal candidate combines strong design craft with effective communication skills, working knowledge of branding and marketing, and the ability to develop concepts for assigned projects within established brand strategy, brand guidelines, and provided creative direction.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute creative concepts for assigned projects based on established brand strategy, campaign direction, and Art Director guidance.
• Work with requestors and project managers to understand defined project requirements and objectives.
• Apply established brand strategy and campaign direction to creative work across digital, retail, social, email, presentations, advertising, and other marketing channels.
• Identify straightforward gaps or questions within assigned projects and work with internal partners, Project Managers, and Art Directors to resolve them.
• Present creative concepts and design approaches, explain the rationale behind the work, and incorporate requestor feedback.
• Collaborate with the Design Manager and Art Directors on assigned projects, seeking additional guidance when work requires new, unfamiliar, or more complex creative direction.
• Use approved AI-enabled tools and modern creative workflows to support concept exploration, and asset development.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Four or more years of professional design experience supporting consumer-facing brands, marketing teams, or creative organizations.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating concept development and design execution across campaigns, visual storytelling, and multiple marketing channels.
• Experience using Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, to develop and execute creative work.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners to understand project requirements, present work, and incorporate feedback.
• Ability to develop creative concepts and carry assigned design projects of moderate scope from brief through execution with general direction.
• Ability to evaluate straightforward design challenges and recommend appropriate solutions using experience, established practices, and brand standards.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly explain creative concepts and design rationale.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assigned projects and deadlines while maintaining quality and brand consistency.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience working with premium consumer, technology, lifestyle, or audio brands.
• Experience supporting global brands and adapting established campaigns for regional or channel-specific needs.
• Experience with motion graphics, video editing, animation, or presentation design.
• Experience working within established design systems, brand guidelines, templates, or reusable creative frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled creative tools and workflows used for concept exploration, asset development, versioning, or production efficiency.

What Makes You Eligible

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Visual Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating relevant digital and print design work must be submitted with the application.
• Must reside in the United States and be able to work from the Carlsbad, CA office 3+ times per week.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English to understand project briefs, clarify production details, discuss feedback, and collaborate with internal teams.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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Pay Transparency


$ 68,250 - $ 100,100


Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.


Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.


If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!


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You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.


HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.( )


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