Global Creative Lead, Reverb

Spotify•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Spotify's in-house creative studio, Reverb, creates thoughtful design, visual storytelling, and creative production across brand and communications. The Global Creative Lead shapes Reverb's visual direction and leads a team of graphic designers, motion designers, and producers, combining creative vision with hands-on leadership. The role supports high-quality, distinctive work and fosters a collaborative environment where people can experiment and grow. Reporting to the Director, Global Experiential & Content Production, this role helps shape the studio's creative output and ways of working. It is based in New York City, with some in-person meetings and flexibility to work from home.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in graphic design, visual design, or a related creative discipline.
A portfolio demonstrating strong visual storytelling, brand identity, and motion design.
4+ years of experience leading creative teams, with a thoughtful approach to coaching, feedback, and helping others develop their craft.
Ability to shape creative direction across digital, social, advertising, editorial, and long-form brand content, adapting to different audiences and formats.
Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and relevant visual or motion design tools.
Ability to balance creative ambition with practical delivery and make thoughtful decisions around timelines, budgets, and resources.
Clear communication and collaboration skills across designers, producers, and partners in different disciplines and regions.
Experience working with external creative studios, production companies, and partners, including managing budgets, contracts, and production workflows.
Commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive team environment where different perspectives are valued, feedback is welcomed, and people can do their best work.

Nice To Haves

Curiosity about how emerging technologies can support the creative process.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of approximately 5–6 graphic designers, motion designers, and producers, supporting their creative growth and career development.
Shape the visual and motion design direction across Reverb projects, creating distinctive work that brings Spotify's brand and stories to life.
Partner with teams across brand, communications, marketing, and production to turn creative briefs into engaging visual experiences across channels and formats.
Guide creative development from concept through delivery, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and thoughtful design decisions.
Manage project intake, priorities, budgets, timelines, and resources to help the team deliver meaningful work across multiple projects.
Collaborate with Reverb's creative and production leads to build a connected, effective studio and a consistent creative experience.
Present creative concepts and recommendations to senior stakeholders, explaining the thinking behind decisions and building alignment.
Work with internal teams and external creative partners to maintain design quality, manage production needs, and navigate relevant legal and licensing requirements.