Drive brand design strategy and execution for an enterprise brand, leading the studio and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Own the brand studio workflows, prioritization, resource planning, and quality control.
• Must-have: 7+ years in brand design with people management demonstrated by a strong portfolio.
• Standout: Experience directing multi‑channel brand initiatives (digital/print, web, events) and managing external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the core brand studio, including day‑to‑day workflows, team prioritization, resource planning, and quality control
• Provide hands-on design direction and feedback, ensuring high‑caliber, on‑brand creative across all touchpoints
• Manage brand design initiatives for online and offline marketing (digital/print ads, web and landing pages, tradeshow booths, presentations, illustrations, whitepapers, and more)
• Art direct external freelancers and agencies for overflow and specialized creative work
• Partner closely with the Brand & Creative Director to evolve brand strategy, visual direction, and cadence for brand refresh cycles
• Conduct ongoing competitive and trend research to keep the team informed and forward-looking
• Drive companywide brand alignment by partnering with Product Design, HR, Education, Events, and other cross-functional teams
• Serve as an advocate and gatekeeper for brand consistency, clarity, and cohesion across all internal and external creative

Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience in brand design roles, with at least one year of people management
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, multi-faceted design projects, with an exceptional public-facing portfolio
• Demonstrated experience managing external creative partners and vendors
• Strong project manager, capable of prioritizing effectively, structuring projects for success, designing creative briefs, meeting tight deadlines, and managing stakeholder expectations
• A passion for taking risks and experimenting with new and unique ways to represent an enterprise brand
• A commitment to operational excellence, design systems, and scalable brand frameworks
• Excellent organizational skills and rigorous attention to detail
• Experience managing and developing designers, with the ability to provide clear coaching, set expectations, and foster a healthy, high‑performing creative team
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Figma
• Bonus (but not required): Experience with Canva, Descript, After Effects, 3D design, Powerpoint

Preferred

• Bonus (but not required): Experience with Canva, Descript, After Effects, 3D design, Powerpoint