Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Lead Designer

Albertsons Companies, Inc. • $90K — $130K *
Pleasanton, CA 94566In-Person
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-10 years of professional design experience, ideally in retail, CPG, eCommerce, or agency settings.
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and experience with modern tools like Figma and Adobe XD.
  • Proven ability to deliver integrated, omnichannel creative solutions across digital, print, and in-store.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality brand storytelling and campaign execution.
  • Experience in mentoring and providing creative direction to design teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the conceptualization and execution of creative assets across various touchpoints.
  • Set creative standards through hands-on design work and direction.
  • Translate brand strategy into compelling visual storytelling.
  • Uphold and evolve brand guidelines across multiple banners and channels.
  • Facilitate ideation sessions to generate innovative design solutions.
  • Create visually engaging experiences based on customer insights and marketing strategies.
  • Manage workflows to ensure timely delivery of high-quality creative outputs.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages paid weekly
  • Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a partnership with Stream
  • Associate discounts
  • Health and financial well-being benefits including Medical, Dental, and 401k
  • Time off for vacation, holidays, and sick pay
  • Leaders invested in training and career growth
  • An inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Design Lead plays a critical role in shaping and elevating the Albertsons brand through exceptional creative execution and hands-on leadership. This role balances design excellence, creative direction, and team mentorship, ensuring delivery of high-impact, customer-centric design across all touchpoints.

You will partner closely with cross-functional teams while actively contributing to concept development and execution-setting the creative bar and guiding others to meet it.

Main responsibilities:
  • Lead Creative Vision & Execution
    • Lead the conceptualization, design, and execution of creative assets across digital, print, retail, and omnichannel touchpoints.
    • Set the creative standard through hands-on design work and direction, ensuring high-quality, brand-aligned outputs.
    • Translate brand strategy into compelling visual storytelling that resonates with customers.
    • Ensure consistency across all creative deliverables while evolving and modernizing the visual identity.
  • Drive Brand Consistency & Innovation
    • Uphold and evolve brand guidelines, systems, and templates for scalability across banners and channels.
    • Facilitate ideation sessions to generate innovative concepts and solutions.
    • Stay current on design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously elevate creative output.
    • Champion experimentation and fresh thinking to keep the brand competitive and relevant.
  • Enhance Customer Experience Through Design
    • Translate marketing strategies and customer insights into impactful design solutions.
    • Create visually engaging experiences that improve in-store, digital, and promotional engagement.
    • Incorporate shopper behavior and performance insights into design development.
    • Partner with stakeholders to evaluate creative effectiveness and optimize outcomes.
  • Mentor & Elevate the Design Team
    • Provide day-to-day creative direction, feedback, and coaching to designers.
    • Act as a mentor and role model, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
    • Support skill development by sharing best practices, tools, and techniques.
    • Help guide prioritization and workload balancing across projects.
  • Drive Execution Excellence
    • Manage design workflows and ensure timely delivery of high-quality creative assets.
    • Partner with project managers and stakeholders to align on timelines, scope, and priorities.
    • Maintain visibility into project progress and proactively resolve challenges.
    • Balance speed-to-market with creative quality and attention to detail.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally
    • Partner with marketing, digital, retail, merchandising, and product teams to deliver integrated campaigns.
    • Clearly communicate design concepts and rationale to both creative and non-creative stakeholders.
    • Align creative output with business objectives, campaigns, and seasonal initiatives.


We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
  • Core Experience
    • 6-10 plus years of professional design experience, preferably in retail, CPG, eCommerce, or agency environments
    • Proven experience delivering integrated, omnichannel creative (digital, print, in-store, social, and campaign work)
    • Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality brand storytelling and campaign execution across multiple touchpoints
  • Leadership & Mentorship
    • Experience leading creative workstreams or acting as a design lead on key projects, with increasing ownership of outcomes
    • Demonstrated ability to mentor, guide, or informally manage designers (even without direct reports)
    • Track record of providing clear creative direction, feedback, and design standards
  • Brand & Systems Thinking
    • Experience working within and evolving established brand systems, guidelines, or design frameworks
    • Ability to scale creative across multiple brands, formats, or business units (highly relevant for Albertsons banners)
    • Familiarity with design systems, templates, and repeatable assets that enable efficiency and consistency
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Experience working within and evolving established brand systems, guidelines, or design frameworks
    • Ability to scale creative across multiple brands, formats, or business units (highly relevant for Albertsons banners)
    • Familiarity with design systems, templates, and repeatable assets that enable efficiency and consistency
  • Technical/Tools
    • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
    • Experience with modern tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar collaborative platforms
    • Working knowledge of design for digital platforms (web, mobile, email, social)
  • Additional (Relevant) Experience
    • Experience in multi-brand or enterprise retail environments
    • Motion, video, or content creation experience
    • Experience contributing to or building design systems at scale
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required (preferably in graphic design)


We also provide a variety of benefits including:
  • Competitive wages paid weekly
  • Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
  • Associate discounts
  • Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
  • Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
  • Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
  • An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve


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About the Team

Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

About Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. Careers

Join the vibrant team at Albertsons Companies, Inc., a leading name in the retail industry, where job opportunities abound and career growth is not just a possibility but a promise. As one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture that thrives on diversity, innovation, and leadership.

Work You’ll Do

At Albertsons Companies, Inc., you will be part of a dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of what a retailer can accomplish. With positions ranging from entry-level to senior management, our company offers a path for every ambitious professional eager to advance their career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Explore Professional Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted development programs and leadership training. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our comprehensive benefits package, which supports both personal and professional development. Additionally, our diversity training ensures that everyone, from interns to executives, understands and values the richness that different perspectives bring to our company.

Innovate with Us

Innovation is at the heart of Albertsons Companies, Inc. Whether it’s through cutting-edge technology implementations in our stores or pioneering sustainability practices, our team is always at the forefront of the industry. Join us and contribute to our mission of redefining the grocery shopping experience for millions of customers nationwide.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our employees are our greatest asset, and we empower each one to contribute ideas that drive change and improve our operations. Albertsons Companies, Inc. is not just a company; it’s a community where each member’s input is valued and where every job role is essential to our collective success.

Career Opportunities Await

Whether you’re looking for a direct hiring position, an internship, or a leadership role, Albertsons Companies, Inc. offers a variety of job opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. Our team is continuously expanding, and we are always on the lookout for passionate, creative, and solution-driven team players.

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Learn more about Albertsons Companies, Inc.
Size
300,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
* Ladders Estimates

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