About the role
From the employer’s listing · Nordic Knots · posted 8 September 2026
<p><span>We are looking for a seasoned brand design leader to own and evolve the visual identity of Nordic Knots across every touchpoint, from store environments and packaging to editorial print, e-commerce and digital channels. This is a rare opportunity to shape the design language of a fast-growing premium interior brand at a critical moment in its development.</span></p><h5><span>The Role</span></h5><p><span>As Head of Brand Design, you will be the steward of how Nordic Knots looks and feels across the world. You will define, protect and evolve the brand’s visual identity and design system — setting the standard for how we express ourselves across physical and digital touchpoints, and ensuring that standard holds whether the work is produced in-house, by an agency or by a freelance specialist.</span></p><p><span>You will take ownership of how the brand design function should be structured as Nordic Knots continues to grow — assessing what capabilities we should build internally, where they should sit and when external expertise will create the strongest result. You will set priorities, bring in the right partners and resources, and work closely with the Chief Brand Officer and the creative team to translate the broader brand vision into enduring, elevated design.</span></p><p><span>This role requires both strong design authority and operational leadership — someone who can develop a long-term design system while also knowing how to get excellent work out the door today.</span></p><p><span>This role reports to the Chief Brand Officer.</span></p><h5><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c2f4797c-7fff-0c62-8daf-08a5d77bbb97">Your Responsibilities</strong></span></h5><p><br><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c2f4797c-7fff-0c62-8daf-08a5d77bbb97">Brand design ownership</strong></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Own and continuously develop the Nordic Knots visual identity and design system — defining how the brand expresses itself across typography, colour, layout, imagery, iconography and all visual language</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ensure consistency and elevation across every touchpoint: packaging, retail environments, print, editorial, presentations, e-commerce and digital channels</span></p></li><li><p><span>Set and uphold quality standards across all design output, whether produced internally or externally</span></p></li></ul><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-c2f4797c-7fff-0c62-8daf-08a5d77bbb97">Strategy and design direction</strong></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Work closely with the Chief Brand Officer and the creative team to translate the bro