Head of Brand Design in London

Nscale is taking on the hyperscalers by building a vertically integrated GenAI cloud platform. We own the data centres, software, and applications that power today's AI applications using sustainable technology solutions. We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you'll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Collaboration is key, and we work together swiftly and respectfully, embracing adaptability and resilience in all we do.

We're seeking a Head of Brand Design to lead the design function and own the visual identity of Nscale across every channel and touchpoint. As we scale globally and define a new category, you'll set the standard for visual craft, lead and develop the brand design team, and ensure Nscale's design language is consistent, compelling, and built to scale. This is the design authority within Nscale's creative team. You'll work closely with the Creative Director to evolve the brand and bring it to life across campaigns, product marketing, digital, events, and more, a rare opportunity to shape the visual identity of one of the most ambitious infrastructure companies in the world at a pivotal moment in its growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own and evolve Nscale's visual identity, design system, and brand guidelines, setting the standard for design quality across all brand output including digital, print, social, and environmental.
• Act as the internal design authority, ensuring consistency and excellence across every touchpoint.
• Directly manage the Brand Designer, providing mentorship, creative direction, and performance development, and partner with the Creative Director to plan team growth as Nscale's design needs scale.
• Build a strong design culture within the team that is collaborative, ambitious, and craft-led.
• Lead design execution across brand campaigns, product launches, event materials, sales collateral, and digital content, collaborating with Content & Brand, Product Marketing, and GTM teams to drive awareness, engagement, and pipeline.
• Oversee the design of flagship brand assets, including keynote presentations, case studies, solution pages, and executive materials.
• Maintain and develop Nscale's design system, component library, and asset library, ensuring they are scalable and accessible across the organisation.
• Establish and enforce design standards, templates, and governance across the marketing function.
• Partner closely with the Creative Director, Video Producer, Motion Designer, and Experiential Designer to ensure design is integrated across all creative disciplines, contributing to campaign concepting and creative strategy.
• Manage design workflows, project prioritisation, and creative briefs across the team, partnering with Marketing Operations to ensure tooling, asset management, and production processes are efficient and scalable.
• Manage relationships with external design agencies and freelancers where needed.

What You Need

• 6+ years of experience in brand or graphic design, with at least 2 years in a lead or management role.
• An exceptional portfolio demonstrating mastery of brand identity, typography, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Proven experience owning and evolving a brand design system at scale.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage creative talent.
• Ability to work across a wide range of formats and channels, from digital campaigns to event materials.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present and defend creative decisions with confidence.
• Highly proficient in Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments where brand is being built, not just maintained.
• A passion for AI and technology is always a plus.

Ways to Stand Out

• Experience leading design at a B2B technology, cloud, AI, or infrastructure company.
• Background building or redefining a brand at a high-growth or category-creating company.
• Familiarity with motion design, 3D, or working alongside technical creative disciplines.
• Experience designing for developer or technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of how design intersects with demand generation and commercial outcomes.
• Experience managing and scaling a design team through a period of rapid growth.

We have some of the world's most forward-thinking and dedicated people working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you.

What We Can Offer You

• Highly competitive package (base + equity) with reviews every 12 months.
• Join the fastest-growing tech startup, your chance to push boundaries, collaborate with brilliant minds, and make your mark on cutting-edge AI.
• Expect a dynamic progression plan tailored to your ambitions. Grow by trying new things, leading, challenging the status quo, and owning your impact, always with our full support.
• Human-First Flexibility: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy to shape your day around life's moments.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.