Senior Lead, Design

Teachable•New York City, NY

1d•$120,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Teachable is the platform for experts and businesses who take education seriously. In a world where anyone can ask AI for information, we're the home for those who educate with purpose, modernity, and humanity. We help experts and businesses scale their impact and operations through courses, coaching, and digital downloads that students actually love. From a finance expert teaching Python for investment analysis to a multilingual coach offering business Spanish for executives, Teachable powers human-led learning that drives student trust, connection, and results. With a sleek, intuitive interface and AI as a time-saving partner, the platform enables transformative education rooted in real-world experience. Teachable experts have lived it—that's why they teach it.Are you ready to join a dynamic, cross-cultural team at an exciting turning point in our company’s journey? Part of the global Hotmart Company portfolio, whose platforms have helped creators, experts, and businesses earn more than $10 billion, Teachable continues to cement itself as a true industry leader. Together, Teachable and Hotmart are delivering market-leading products that prioritize student outcomes, business growth, and flexibility. If you have big ideas, relish the chance to challenge convention, and deeply believe in the power of real-world learning to shape the future, we want you on our team! About your team Our Brand & Content team is a group of social media experts, newsletter writers, designers, and copywriters—all working together to build a world-class brand creators love. We focus on growing Teachable’s reach, connecting with new and existing audiences, and using content, design, and in-person experiences to drive awareness, generate leads, and deepen engagement. About the role We’re looking for a Senior Lead, Design with hands-on art direction experience to elevate the quality, consistency, and speed of our marketing creative while scaling a growing design team. This is a player/coach role : you’ll provide clear creative leadership and mentorship while remaining deeply involved in execution when it matters most. You’ll partner closely with marketing, product, and growth leaders to translate business goals into compelling creative work — and ensure that work scales with quality and clarity. This role is preferably hybrid to our NYC office 1-2x a month.

Requirements

A senior design leader with strong hands-on art direction experience (5+ years working as a designer)
Managed and mentored at least 1 designer
Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end project management for creative initiatives, from intake and scoping through execution and delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
Comfortable balancing strategy, execution, and people leadership
Confident presenting creative work to senior stakeholders
Passionate about craft, clarity, and building systems that enable great work
Experienced collaborating cross-functionally in fast-moving environments

Nice To Haves

Experience at saas/tech companies
Design for ed-tech, LMS and/or creator economy companies

Responsibilities

Creative & Brand Leadership Translate business goals and marketing strategies into strong, cohesive creative concepts
Define and communicate clear creative direction across campaigns and initiatives
Present creative work and rationale to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Act as a trusted creative partner, helping stakeholders make confident, informed decisions
Art Direction & Craft Excellence Art direct campaigns, shoots, and major brand initiatives across channels
Review and refine design work to ensure a consistently high bar for craft
Set and uphold standards for typography, layout, motion, imagery, and overall visual quality
Roll up your sleeves to design or directly execute when stakes are high or timelines are tight
Design Systems & Scale Own and evolve the design system and visual standards for marketing
Ensure brand consistency across teams, channels, and touchpoints
Build repeatable processes for critique, feedback, and delivery that balance quality with speed
Partner with external agencies and vendors to extend creative output without sacrificing standards
Team & Cross-Functional Leadership Mentor and develop designers at different levels, fostering growth, confidence, and autonomy
Provide clear, actionable creative feedback that raises the quality of work
Collaborate closely with marketing, product, and growth teams to align priorities and timelines
Advocate for design in planning, prioritization, and resourcing discussions