Associate Vice President & Lead - Design

About the company Treebo Hospitality Ventures (THV) is a hotel group operating with a mission of "democratising the joy of travel" . We focus on the affordable segments of the market ? economy to mid-market ? to cater to the next 100 million travellers who will experience the joy of travel over the next 10 years. We offer these guests a high-quality experience at an affordable price point, with a portfolio of 800+ hotels across 120+ cities . We operate through multiple brands catering to different sub-segments: Itsy (?1000?1500) Treebo and Treebo Premium (?1500?3000) Medalio, our newly launched affordable luxury brand (?3000?6000 per night) We are also the master franchisee of Accor Hotels in India for their Ibis and Mercure brands, which cater to larger mid-market properties. We are the most loved hotel chain in the affordable segment, with an average rating of 7.8/10 across independent review platforms ? and we are just getting starte d About the role? THV is looking for a design lead to own our creative identity. This is a category-defining role: we want to dismantle the "cookie-cutter" hospitality model and replace it with a brand that resonates with the pulse of the modern traveler. If you have the grit to partner with us on this journey, we want to talk. Roles Responsibilities A Systems-First Problem Solver: You don?t just "make things pretty." You think in scalable systems and execute with precision. You balance long-term brand equity with the agility to nail fast-paced, ambitious briefs. A Multi-Disciplinary Leader: We need more than a brilliant Individual Contributor. You must be an enabler who inspires a young team, fosters a culture of mutual respect, and pushes every designer to reach their peak potential. Stakeholder Fluency: You have the experience and confidence to navigate high-level discussions, holding your own with data, intuition, and professional poise. Fluidity Across Media: You are tech-agnostic and media-fluent. Whether it?s Print, Digital, Motion Graphics, 3D or UI/UX , you know enough to lead the experts and ensure a cohesive visual language. AI Integration: You don?t use AI as an efficiecy tool, you treat it as the "additional team member" that expands what?s creatively possible. Legacy Driven: Above all, you possess an unrelenting will to build a body of work that becomes a conversation starter and moves the needle for the business. What we are looking for? 6?10 years of experience in Brand Design / Creative Direction / Visual Communication, with at least 2+ years leading teams or mentoring designers Experience building and scaling brands in D2C, consumer tech, hospitality, startups, agencies or lifestyle brands Proven track record of owning brand systems , not just campaigns Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments preferred Disclaimer : This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.