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.