Design Lead, Digital Focus - Aura Frames (New York, NY)
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What we do
Aura connects people around the world through a brilliant and simple photo-sharing experience. Aura’s easy-to-use mobile app (available on iOS and Android) and gorgeous WiFi-connected digital photo frames provide an easy and safe way to share photos with family and friends. The company has seen massive growth since its 2016 launch to immediate recognition, including as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things. Aura is available in the US, Canada, UK, France, and Germany, both on Aura’s websites and at major retailers.
Who we are
Aura was founded by Eric Jensen and Abdur Chowdury, computer scientists who met as PhD candidates and then partnered to build the search engine Summize. When Twitter acquired that company in 2008, the dynamic duo stayed on and contributed to the platform’s most explosive years of growth, with Eric leading search products and Abdur being named Twitter's first Chief Scientist. Fond of the lighthearted, small-community experience of social media’s early days, Eric and Abdur wanted to use their knowledge of social networking to create a better way for loved ones to stay connected over shared photos.
Aura began building a platform to power its WiFi frames and officially launched in 2016. Inspired by the power of technology and photos to bring us closer to the people and places we love, Aura connects the digital and physical, creating a beautiful space at home to enjoy our favorite moments and an app that makes them easier than ever to share.
The role:
We’re looking for a Design Lead to join our creative team. You have a proven foundation in brand design, with a passion for building holistic brand experiences across various consumer touch points. In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving the Aura brand forward, with a specific focus on e-commerce. You’ll help evolve our brand across online and retail; including web, email, digital ads, packaging, collateral, retail displays, and signage.
What you’ll do:
You’ll work as part of the creative team to build and evolve a best-in-class brand.
Drive how the brand comes to life, specifically in the digital world. You have a deep understanding of creating brand systems for e-commerce and digital experiences.
Have a holistic view of the brand, and work collaboratively with different disciplines within Aura, including Marketing, Retail, Industrial Design and UX, in bringing the brand to life.
Think critically to understand problems, brainstorm creative ideas, and recommend design solutions that are fresh, risk-taking, and always on-brand.
Key Qualifications
6-8 years of experience building brands and executing across platforms. E-commerce experience preferred.
Confident and clear communicator who can speak to your work and make strategic design decisions.
Comprehensive foundation in design, typography, and layout. Strong eye for photography and color. Motion experience is a plus.
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
Comfortable working autonomously, as well as managing designers.
You love collaborating with other teams within organizations to bring projects and big ideas to life.
Have a portfolio of successfully launched work demonstrating strategic, conceptual, and creative thinking.
Based in New York
PERKS & BENEFITS
We believe in creating a happy and supportive work environment, so you can both excel at your job and actually enjoy coming into work each day. Compensation for this role will be in the $130k - $140k range based on experience.
For full-time, US-based employees. Benefits may differ for part-time or international roles.
💰 Competitive compensation including 401(k); we fully match the first 4% of contributions
🤒 Comprehensive health plans; we pay 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for families
📈 Generous stock option program; begins vesting after 1 year
🌴 Flexible time off; and you’re required to take at least 10 days in addition to holidays
💪 $150 monthly fitness allowance; gym, coaching, etc
🌯 Lunch and snacks everyday in our NYC and SF offices
Aura Home Inc. All rights reserved, Aura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
