Manager, Brand Design

We’re looking for a Brand Design leader to work hand-in-hand with the VP of Brand to maintain and apply the brand identity across every channel and touchpoint. You’ll lead a team of top-notch designers (both FT and freelance) as well as agencies.

What You'll Do

• Work alongside the VP of Brand to refine and enrich the existing brand system while making sure it’s used consistently across the company
• Lead by example, balancing people management with hands-on design work
• Own the rippling.com site in its entirety, from product marketing pages to the blog
• Collaborate with writers and other team members on creative concepts and storytelling
• Provide art direction to illustrators, animators, iconographers, photographers, videographers, etc.
• Work with the Product Design team to influence how the brand translates into product, including UI patterns and in-product branded moments
• Source and oversee contractors and agency partners as needed

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen and experience brand-building for SaaS
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and lend a hand on anything and everything
• A motivational spirit and energy, continuously inspiring people to do their best work
• Ability to balance speed and quality while pushing creative boundaries to advance the brand
• Proficiency in Adobe CS, Figma, Asana, Google Workspace, Slack
• Experience working with engineers and leading QA processes with project manager support