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No relocation is offered.\nAt AT&T, we are building on an iconic design legacy first envisioned by trailblazer Saul Bass. This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class studio and help shape the next era of one of the most recognized brands in the world.\nReporting to the AVP, Head of Brand Design, this highly visible senior design leader will shape and deliver best-in-class brand assets, identity systems, and digital experiences at scale. The ideal candidate brings 12+ years of experience in-house, at an agency, or both, with a demonstrated ability to translate business priorities into compelling brand expression that drives market impact across customer touchpoints.\nThis leader combines strategic acumen, exceptional craft, and deep customer focus with the credibility and presence to align and influence at the highest levels. They will lead the ongoing evolution and optimization of AT&T’s global brand identity systems across all channels and mediums, including digital, retail, experiential, advertising, and out-of-home.\nSuccess in this role requires both creative excellence and operational discipline: the ability to bring clarity to ambiguity, align stakeholders around clear objectives, and deliver exceptional work with speed, rigor, and accountability. Equally important, this leader must be willing to work hands-on when needed, moving seamlessly between setting creative direction and executing the work itself.\nThis individual will serve as a trusted creative partner across the studio and the broader enterprise, building strong cross-functional relationships, elevating the quality of design, and championing design as a strategic business driver. They will also contribute to a strong culture of design excellence through mentorship, teaching, curiosity, and humility.\nCore Responsibilities\nLead the strategy, development, and execution of brand assets, identity systems, and digital experiences that advance the global brand.\nHelp shape and activate the broader brand design vision through world-class creative work that strengthens and evolves the brand.\nTranslate business objectives, customer needs, and market insights into distinctive, high-impact creative solutions.\nDrive the optimization and stewardship of the brand identity system across channels, platforms, and touchpoints to ensure consistency, quality, and scalability.\nSet and uphold a high standard for design excellence through strong concepts, clear creative direction, and exceptional execution.\nLead projects from brief through delivery, managing scope, timelines, budgets, production, and business outcomes with a high degree of independence.\nDevelop creative briefs and brand guidelines that provide clarity, inspire adoption, and enable consistent execution.\nBuild trusted relationships across cross-functional teams and serve as a strategic creative partner to stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.\nPresent ideas and design solutions with clarity and confidence, while contributing meaningfully to critiques, workshops, and team development through active mentorship.\nLeverage emerging tools and technologies, including AI-enabled workflows, to improve speed, scale, and efficiency while maintaining creative integrity and design quality.\nQualifications\nPortfolio required (link or attachment accepted). The portfolio should demonstrate a high caliber of brand identity and design work, ideally for large-scale, consumer-facing brands.\n12+ years of experience in brand design, identity systems, and creative leadership, either in-house, at an agency, or both. Experience within a Fortune 500 environment is a plus.\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Branding, Graphic Design, Communication Design, or a related field.\nDeep expertise in building large consumer brands, including brand development, systems and guidelines, and tools that drive adoption and consistency.\nTechnical mastery of industry-standard design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Familiarity with Figma, After Effects, and Adobe XD is a plus. Candidate must have experience with advanced ai tools and platforms.\nProven ability to lead through influence and communicate the value of design to non-design stakeholders.\nEducation/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or advanced degree desired. 12+ years of related experience.\nOur Brand DesignDirector earns between $158,200 - $237,400 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.\nJoining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:\nMedical/Dental/Vision coverage \n401(k) plan \nTuition reimbursement program \nPaid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) \nPaid Parental Leave \nPaid Caregiver Leave \nAdditional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected \nAdoption Reimbursement \nDisability Benefits (short term and long term) \nLife and Accidental Death Insurance \nSupplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal \nEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP) \nExtensive employee wellness programs \nEmployee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,\nAT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone\nCall to action\nIf you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. Apply today!\nReady to join our team? Apply today!\n\nOur Director Design jobs earn between $158,200.00 - $237,400.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.\nJoining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:\nMedical/Dental/Vision coverage\n401(k) plan\nTuition reimbursement program\nPaid Parental Leave\nPaid Caregiver Leave\nAdditional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected\nAdoption Reimbursement\nDisability Benefits (short term and long term)\nLife and Accidental Death Insurance\nSupplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal\nEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)\nExtensive employee wellness programs\nEmployee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone\nLong Term Grants and Deferred Compensation\nPaid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays\nWeekly Hours:\n40Time Type:\nRegularLocation:\nDallas, TexasSalary Range:\n$158,200.00 - $237,400.00AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. 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