[Remote] Head of Brand Design and Creative

Remote, USA • Full-time • Posted 2026-05-31

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wave is on a mission to make Africa the first cashless continent by building accessible financial services. The Head of Brand Design and Creative will define and lead the brand design strategy, build a high-performing creative team, and ensure brand consistency to support Wave's growth across Africa.

Define and lead Wave’s brand design strategy, ensuring it supports business objectives across all markets
Conceive and implement scalable brand systems, guidelines, approval processes and quality standards to ensure consistency and local adaptability
Build, structure, and lead a global team of brand designers and creative leads
Establish clear creative processes, intake systems, prioritisation frameworks, and review cadences to improve efficiency and quality
Partner closely with Marketing, Growth, Product and leadership to align creative output with strategic priorities
Lead and facilitate high-level creative direction sessions and provide clear, actionable feedback that elevates the team’s work
Collaborate and optimize relationship with external agencies, production partners, and vendors
Set performance standards, mentor team members, and build career development paths

10+ years of experience in brand design or creative leadership roles
Experience leading and scaling creative teams in high-growth environments
Proven ability to design and implement scalable creative systems and governance frameworks
Experience operating across multiple markets or regions
Strong strategic thinking paired with high creative standards
Experience managing agencies and external partners
Fluent in English (French is a strong advantage)
Hold a BSc/BA in advertising, fine art, design, or a relevant field
You will be occasionally be required to travel to our operating markets
Have successfully built and scaled creative or brand teams in high-growth, multi-market environments
Demonstrate strong organisational leadership, with the ability to implement structured processes and operating models
Have a proven track record of translating brand strategy into scalable systems and consistent execution
Are experienced in cross-functional leadership and influencing senior stakeholders
Bring experience managing external agencies and complex production workflows
Have strong business acumen and understand how brand contributes to growth, trust, and customer adoption
Combine high creative standards with operational rigor and accountability

Subsidised health insurance for you and your dependents, and retirement contributions (both vary from country to country)
6 months of fully paid parental leave and subsidised fertility assistance
Unlimited vacation with a 20-day minimum requirement
$10,000 annual charitable donation matching

Wave Mobile Money provides an app-based financial solution to save, transfer, and borrow money. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Dakar, Dakar, SEN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.wave.com.

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