Manager, Brand Design

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Creative in shaping Equip’s visual brand through concepting, storyboarding, photo and video shoot direction.
• Take full ownership of large-scale design projects, prioritizing multiple high-visibility assignments across digital and print, including emails, social media, landing pages, paid media, presentations, sales enablement, and more.
• Translate complex business needs and marketing strategies into high-impact, elegant design solutions that are aligned with company goals.
• Design net new templates and layouts and train others on implementation.
• Take full ownership of assigned projects, ensuring timely and high-quality execution with minimal oversight.
• Support the development and maintenance of Equip’s visual brand and style systems, including design guidelines for websites, email campaigns, social media, and other key channels.
• Collaborate and build relationships across departments to ensure smooth, strategically aligned output and efficient workflows.
• Present and explain design concepts clearly, incorporating feedback and balancing multiple viewpoints.
• Manage, mentor, and lead a small team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear guidance and feedback on all design projects to ensure all design work meets a high standard of quality and strategic alignment.
• Provide regular coaching to direct reports, supporting their professional development and career growth.
• Implement and refine design processes to improve the quality of final deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of professional marketing design experience, with at least 2+ years in a management role overseeing other designers.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional creative and art direction skills across a range of digital and print media, with a focus on brand identity, website design, and design systems.
• Proven experience in managing and mentoring a design team, providing clear and actionable feedback.
• Deep expertise in brand design, art direction, and digital design, with a solid understanding of how to build and maintain scalable brand systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and project management tools like Asana.
• Familiarity with best practices for creating accessible and responsive digital experiences.

Work Conditions

• Work is performed 100% from home with no requirement to travel.
• This is a stationary position that requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards as well as to talk or hear by telephone.
• Sit or stand as needed.