Graphic Design & Brand Manager

Job Title:  Graphic Design & Brand Manager 

Employment Type:  Full-Time 

FSLA:    Salary/Exempt 

Division:    Marketing 

Department:    Creative 

Reports to:   Creative Director 

Supervisory Duties: No 

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000

Job Description 

The Graphic Design & Brand Manager leads the visual identity and brand consistency of the company across project marketing materials, proposals, internal communications, and digital platforms. This role serves as a player-coach (approximately 40% hands-on design / 60% team leadership), managing both the design team and the overall design function. 

Responsible for team development, workload prioritization, capacity planning, scheduling, processes, and design tools, the Graphic Design & Brand Manager partners closely with the Creative Director to establish long-term department goals and ensure the Consigli brand is expressed consistently and effectively across all strategic initiatives. This position combines brand strategy, creative leadership, and hands-on design execution, overseeing a team of designers while contributing to high-priority projects. 

Responsibilities / Essential Functions 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of designers, including assigning work, setting priorities, providing feedback, and conducting performance reviews. 

• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines across all touchpoints, including proposals, signage, digital platforms, print materials, and apparel. 

• Refine design standards, quality control measures, and review processes to ensure consistent, high-quality output. 

• Manage workflow and team capacity across multiple concurrent projects and competing deadlines. 

• Direct the design and production of marketing collateral, including project case studies, presentations, brochures, signage, and business development pursuit materials. 

• Oversee visual content for the website, digital platforms (Ceros, Mailchimp, etc.), social media, and internal communications. 

• Manage relationships with external vendors, including printers, signage providers, and software partners. 

• Ensure brand consistency across regional offices, project sites, and company communications. 

• Develop templates and design systems that enable non-designers to create brand-compliant materials. 

Key Skills 

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple deadlines across departments. 

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with executives, business development leaders, and internal stakeholders. 

Required Experience  

• 7-10 years of experience in graphic design and brand management, ideally within the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction), real estate, or B2B industries. 

• Proven experience leading and developing a team of designers, including hiring, coaching, and performance management. 

• Strong portfolio demonstrating both brand strategy, brand systems, and applied design work. 

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office applications. 

• Experience using Ceros or similar interactive design platforms, or the ability to learn quickly. 

• Experience designing for both print and digital media, including large-format signage and environmental graphics. 

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.