Lead- Design

About Amber

Amber is building the global infrastructure for student housing, helping 80M+ students find and book long-term accommodation near universities. With 1M+ listings across 80+ cities, we are scaling rapidly toward $1B in annual bookings — and leveraging AI to transform how we operate, build, and scale.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Design & Content Lead/Head who can operate at the intersection of design, content production, video editing and emerging AI capabilities. This role requires a multi-dimensional creative leader who can conceptualize, execute, and scale creative output across formats while also building and integrating AI-driven workflows into the creative process.

You will lead a team of design, video production, and editing, while also owning the exploration and deployment of AI tools and systems to enhance creative efficiency and output quality.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Execution

• Lead end-to-end creative development across campaigns, content, and brand initiatives
• Maintain high standards of craft across design, video, motion, and digital assets
• Guide editing styles, pacing, storytelling formats, and platform-specific adaptations
• Ensure consistency and evolution of brand identity across touchpoints
• Develop breakthrough campaign ideas and content formats
• Push creative boundaries while aligning with business objectives
• Experiment with new mediums, formats, and storytelling approaches

Team Leadership & Management

• Manage and mentor a cross-functional team of designers, editors, and production team
• Establish clear creative processes, feedback loops, and quality benchmarks
• Drive a culture of experimentation, iteration, and high creative ambition

AI & Creative Technology

• Lead the adoption and integration of AI tools across design, content, and production workflows
• Identify opportunities where AI can improve speed, personalization, and scalability
• Build repeatable AI-driven systems for content generation, editing, and ideation
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in generative AI, automation, and creative tech

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in creative roles (agency preferred), with at least 1–2 years in a leadership capacity
• Proven experience working on AI-driven creative projects (e.g., generative design, AI video, automated content systems)
• Strong portfolio showcasing multi-format work: design, video, campaigns, and digital content
• Deep understanding of production and post-production workflows
• High proficiency in creative tools (Adobe Suite, Figma, motion/video tools) and familiarity with AI tools (e.g., generative design, video AI, prompt-based systems)
• Strong visual sensibility and attention to detail
• Ability to balance creativity with execution speed and scalability
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments