Design Lead, Away
$85-92k
+ Equity + Bonus
More information about location
4 days a week in office (Soho, NY)
Luggage for the modern traveller
Be an early applicant
Luggage for the modern traveller
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$85-92k
+ Equity + Bonus
More information about location
4 days a week in office (Soho, NY)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To transform travel through products and stories that inspire people to get away more.
Role
Who you are
- You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design, art direction, or brand design roles within an agency or in-house creative team
- You have a strong portfolio demonstrating brand systems, campaign design, and digital-first thinking
- You have a refined eye for typography, composition, and visual storytelling
- You’re comfortable working across a range of formats, including social, digital marketing, product storytelling, and editorial content
- You collaborate naturally with writers, strategists, and producers to bring integrated creative ideas to life
- You’re creative and innovative; you love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand
- You’re agile, and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment
- You’re passionate about transforming travel for all (but that’s a given!)
- Excited to join the team, but not sure you meet all of the qualifications? Please apply, we’d still love to hear from you
What the job involves
- We are hiring a Design Lead to join our Creative team
- This position reports to the Senior Manager, Creative and takes Away further by translating brand strategy and storytelling into visually compelling creative across campaigns, product launches, and always-on marketing
- As a key creative contributor, you’ll help bring Away’s brand world to life through thoughtful design systems, strong art direction, and refined visual execution
- You’ll collaborate closely with writers, producers, and cross-functional partners to ensure every touchpoint feels cohesive, premium, and unmistakably Away
- You’ll lead design execution across campaigns, product launches, and brand storytelling initiatives across digital, social, eCommerce, retail, and paid channels
- You’ll partner closely with the Senior Manager, Creative, to translate strategic concepts into cohesive visual execution and contribute to scalable creative assets
- You’ll develop design solutions that balance creativity with clarity, ensuring the brand remains both expressive and highly functional across platforms
- You’ll collaborate with writers and brand narrative partners to ensure storytelling and design work seamlessly together
- You’ll maintain a high bar for craft, typography, layout, and visual detail across all work produced by the team
- You’ll contribute to the evolution of Away’s brand identity and design systems as the brand continues to grow globally
- You’ll partner closely with freelance designers and agency collaborators, helping guide the work while fostering a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and creative excellence
- Our working hours are 9am-6pm et, but we embrace a common-sense approach to flexibility in the workplace. It’s about being present, engaged, and balancing work with real-life needs
Our take
Away took on a market that was being ignored by everyone else - luggage - and it's had great success bringing innovation to a product that has been unchanged for decades. With simple touches like adding a mobile charging pack inside the suitcase, it has given luggage a huge overhaul. Over the years, Away has demonstrated resilience and adaptability, navigating industry challenges while continuing to evolve it product offering and customer experience.
With this in mind, the company has focused on strengthening its foundations, from refining its core collection to investing in team culture and expanding its retail footprint. Strategic partnerships with leading travel brands, including United Airlines, have further reinforced its relevance in the travel space, positioning Away as a design-led company continuing to grow alongside today's travellers.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jun 2020
$35m
LATE VC
May 2019
$100m
SERIES D
Total funding: $216m
Company benefits
- Equity & ownership: Be a part of our future through equity options, sharing in the upside of our business
- Paid time off: Find balance through our paid time off programs, including vacation and wellness time
- Health insurance: Take care of yourself and your family through our health insurance offerings
- Get Away in style: Build your travel uniform through discount codes, product stipends, and giveaways
Company HQ
SoHo, New York, NY
Leadership
Jessica Schinazi
(CEO)Jessica joined Away in 2024 as a President, moving into the role of CEO and Board Member in 2025. Prior to this, she spent 3 years at Dyson as an SVP of Business Development and Transformation (Americas) and as a President (Americas).
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