Design Lead - Brand (Rockstar) at Celsius, Los Angeles, United States

The Design Lead for Rockstar Energy drives the creation of impactful visual assets, including packaging, presentations, key visuals, and retail experiences, while upholding brand consistency and collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of packaging, campaign, and retail designs in collaboration with the Associate Creative Director
• Execute assets across print, digital, social, and in-store formats to ensure visual cohesion and quality
• Develop layouts, mockups, and visual presentations to convey design direction
• Contribute to mood boards, sketching, and concept exploration
• Assist in photoshoot preparation, execution, and CGI concepting, including layout planning and art direction
• Maintain consistency of Rockstar brand elements across all deliverables and touchpoints
• Collaborate with production teams to meet technical specifications and brand standards
• Work closely with copywriters, project managers, and marketing leads to realize projects
• Participate in feedback sessions with a solutions-oriented approach
• Monitor design trends, cultural aesthetics, and competitor activities
• Collaborate with the Digital/Campaigns team to conceptualize and develop creative strategies and designs
• Contribute creative concepts and provide design direction for photo shoots to realize the brand’s vision

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in visual design at an agency or in-house creative team
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft tools, and familiarity with Figma or similar platforms
• Strong skills in layout, typography, color theory, and visual storytelling
• Ability to execute creative direction with precision and attention to detail
• Capacity to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset across disciplines
• Organized, proactive, and accountable, with initiative to grow in a dynamic setting
• Proficiency in AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney to enhance workflows and concepting
• 3D/CGI experience preferred but not required
• Portfolio showcasing relevant brand and campaign work required

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits And Growth

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Long- and short-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• 10 vacation days per year, subject to accrual policy
• 11 company-paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Identity theft and legal services
• Competitive base pay based on location, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience
• Potential eligibility for bonuses and Restricted Stock Units