Manager, Brand Studio at Webflow

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

177000.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Brand Design, Web Design, Motion Design, Copywriting, People Management, Project Management, Strategic Alignment, Creative Direction, Collaboration, Conflict Resolution, Agility, Emerging Technologies, AI, Team Culture, Performance Management, Career Development

Industry

Software Development

Description

At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. As the pioneer of the Website Experience Platform (WXP), we’re redefining how teams Build, Manage, and Optimize for the web — combining visual development, powerful content management systems, AI-driven personalization, seamless hosting, and end-to-end analytics in a single, unified platform. With AI at the core, Webflow helps teams move faster, create more performant digital experiences, and scale without heavy engineering support. From independent designers and creative agencies to global enterprises, hundreds of thousands of organizations use Webflow to turn ideas into reality — and to power what’s possible on the web. We’re seeking a Manager, Brand Studio to help shape the future of our in-house design and creative function. This role is a key leadership position in our evolving studio model — designed to foster agility, elevate craft quality, and create clear growth paths for designers. You’ll lead a multi-disciplinary group of ICs, drive strategic alignment and team health at key project moments, and serve as a cultural anchor across the team. About the role: Location: Remote-first (United States; BC & ON, Canada) Full-time Permanent Exempt The cash compensation for this role is tailored to align with the cost of labor in different geographic markets. We've structured the base pay ranges for this role into zones for our geographic markets, and the specific base pay within the range will be determined by the candidate’s geographic location, job-related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills. United States (all figures cited below are in USD and pertain to workers in the United States) Zone A: $146,000 - $177,000 Zone B: $139,000 - $168,000 Zone C: $131,000 - $159,000 Canada (figures cited below are in CAD and pertain to workers in ON & BC, Canada 173,000 - 219,000 This role is also eligible to participate in Webflow's company-wide bonus program. Target amounts are a percentage of base salary and vary by career level. Payouts are based on company performance against established financial and operational goals. Please visit our Careers page for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter. Reporting to the Director, Brand & Web Design As a Manager, Brand Studio you’ll … Lead People & Growth Manage a team of ~3–6 multi-disciplinary ICs across brand design, web design, motion, and copy. Provide coaching, career development, and performance management. Act as hiring manager for IC roles, working in partnership with our director to attract and nurture top talent. Drive Projects & Strategy Drive alignment and clarity at key inflection points (kickoffs, midpoints, retros) without directly guiding craft. Provide strategic framing so squads start aligned with business priorities. Partner with Ops to ensure delivery health, while empowering Leads to maintain creative vision and craft quality. Resolve conflicts between business needs and creative direction with judgment and clarity. Shape Culture & Cohesion Foster an inclusive, growth-oriented environment where ICs gain leadership opportunities without needing to manage people. Strengthen rituals and team practices (crits, showcases, retros) to ensure consistency across disciplines. Model and reinforce Webflow’s values — building trust, winning together, reinventing ourselves, and delivering with speed, quality, and craft. In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, at Webflow we will support you in identifying where your interests and development opportunities lie and we'll help you incorporate them into your role. About you: You’ll thrive as a Manager, Brand Studio if you: Have 7 to 10+ years of experience in brand, creative, or design roles, with multidisciplinary exposure. Have 3 to 5+ years of people management experience, ideally within a studio, agency, or in-house brand or marketing environment. Have a strong track record of driving project outcomes and people growth simultaneously Excel at collaboration and influence across creative and cross-functional partners. Are comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and distributed or global teams. Stay curious and open to growth — actively building fluency in emerging technologies like AI to unlock creativity, accelerate progress, and amplify impact. Bonus: Have experience or familiarity with managing web projects in Webflow Our Core Behaviors: Build lasting customer trust. We build trust by taking action that puts customer trust first. Win together. We play to win, and we win as one team. Success at Webflow isn't a solo act. Reinvent ourselves. We don't just improve what exists, we imagine what's possible. Deliver with speed, quality, and craft. We move fast because the moment demands it, and we do so without lowering the bar. Benefits & wellness Equity ownership (RSUs) in a growing, privately-owned company 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage for full-time employees (working 30+ hours per week) and their dependents. Full-time employees may also be eligible for voluntary insurance options where applicable in the respective country of employment 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing caregivers, as well as an additional 6-8 weeks of pregnancy disability leave for birthing parents to be used before child bonding leave (note: where local requirements are more generous, employees receive the greater benefit); full-time employees also have access to family planning care and reimbursement Flexible PTO for all locations and sabbatical program Access to mental wellness and professional coaching, therapy, and Employee Assistance Program Monthly stipends to support work and wellness 401k plan or pension schemes (in countries where statutorily required), and other financial wellness benefits, like CPA and financial advisor coverage Temporary employees may be eligible for paid holiday and time off, statutory leaves of absence, and company-sponsored medical benefits depending on their Fixed Term Contract and their country/state of employment. Remote, together At Webflow, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity (EEO)/Veterans/Disabled Employer and are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Webflow will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Stay connected Not ready to apply, but want to be part of the Webflow community? Consider following our story on our Webflow Blog, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and/or Glassdoor. Please note: We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Upon interview scheduling, instructions for confidential accommodation requests will be administered. To join Webflow, you'll need a valid right to work authorization depending on the country of employment. If you are extended an offer, that offer may be contingent upon your successful completion of a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws. We may obtain one or more background screening reports about you, solely for employment purposes. For information about how Webflow processes your personal information, please review Webflow’s Applicant Privacy Notice.

Responsibilities

Lead a multi-disciplinary team of designers and creatives, driving strategic alignment and team health. Foster an inclusive environment and strengthen team practices to ensure consistency across disciplines.