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Brand Design Manager jobs are open across tech, consumer goods, media, and agencies, with specializations in visual identity, brand systems, and creative direction, at every level from mid-level to director. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a leading global media measurement and optimization platform that delivers the industry’s most actionable data to drive superior results for the world’s largest advertisers, publishers, and media platforms. IAS’s software provides comprehensive and enriched data that ensures ads are seen by real people in safe and suitable environments, while improving return on ad spend for advertisers and yield for publishers. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality. For more information, visit integralads.com.
As the Sr. Manager, Brand & Design at IAS, you will play a critical role in shaping and scaling our global brand identity, ensuring consistency, clarity, and creativity across every customer and market-facing touchpoint. You will lead the Brand & Design team, managing two Senior Graphic Designers and a freelance Video Editor, while acting as the strategic and creative lead for visual storytelling within the marketing organization.
You are a seasoned creative leader who drives the visual representation of the IAS brand and encourages brand stewardship across the org. You bring structure and direction to fast-moving teams, are obsessed with quality, and understand how design supports business outcomes. You will partner closely with stakeholders across Marketing, Product, and Sales to bring campaigns, content, and digital experiences to life—positioning IAS as a global leader in media quality and ad tech innovation.
What you’ll get to do:
- Own and evolve IAS's global visual identity, ensuring a consistent and compelling brand experience across campaigns, digital channels, product marketing, and events.
- Lead creative direction and hands-on design for high-impact projects, translating complex business concepts into compelling visual stories across presentations, campaigns, and digital assets.
- Partner with Marketing, Sales, Product, and other cross-functional teams to develop creative solutions that support business priorities and drive engagement.
- Manage and develop creative talent, providing coaching, feedback, and direction while overseeing freelancers and external production partners.
- Oversee video and motion projects, guiding creative concepts and production in partnership with internal stakeholders and external specialists.
- Build and maintain scalable design systems, brand guidelines, templates, and workflows to improve creative consistency and efficiency.
- Manage creative priorities, timelines, and budgets, balancing quality and speed while continuously improving creative output.
You should apply if you have most of this experience:
- 7+ years of experience in brand design, graphic design, or creative direction, ideally within B2B technology, SaaS, advertising, or a related industry.
- A strong portfolio showcasing brand identity, integrated campaigns, digital design, and the ability to translate complex concepts into compelling visual narratives.
- A proven track record of balancing creative direction with hands-on design execution in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience managing and mentoring designers, as well as coordinating freelancers, agencies, and external creative partners.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, present creative recommendations, and navigate competing priorities.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with experience balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and budgets while maintaining high creative standards.
IAS Pay Transparency:
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location, and any additional locations are listed below. Our pay ranges are based on the work location. As part of IAS compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance (medical, dental, vision) as well as PPO, HSA and FSA options and 401k with employer matching contributions. All full-time employee roles include competitive compensation and are eligible for an annual bonus and/or other incentive plans. Each candidate’s compensation package is based on multiple factors, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need.
Primary Location:
US - Chicago, ILPrimary Location Base Pay Range:
AnnualAdditional Locations:
US - New York, NYAdditional Locations Pay Range:
102,900.00 - 176,400.00 USD AnnualAbout Integral Ad Science:
Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a leading global media measurement and optimization platform that delivers the industry’s most actionable data to drive superior results for the world’s largest advertisers, publishers, and media platforms. IAS’s software provides comprehensive and enriched data that ensures ads are seen by real people in safe and suitable environments, while improving return on ad spend for advertisers and yield for publishers. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality. For more information, visit integralads.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
IAS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to our diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age. We strongly encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.
California Applicant Pre-Collection Notice:
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment or engagement with IAS, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, commercial information, professional or employment or engagement information, non-public education records, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment or engagement. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at compliance@integralads.com.
Attention agency/3rd party recruiters: IAS does not accept any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles. If you are interested in becoming an IAS recruiting partner, please send an email introducing your company to recruitingagencies@integralads.com. We will get back to you if there's interest in a partnership.
#LI-OnsiteJob Description:
Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a leading global media measurement and optimization platform that delivers the industry’s most actionable data to drive superior results for the world’s largest advertisers, publishers, and media platforms. IAS’s software provides comprehensive and enriched data that ensures ads are seen by real people in safe and suitable environments, while improving return on ad spend for advertisers and yield for publishers. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality. For more information, visit integralads.com.
As the Sr. Manager, Brand & Design at IAS, you will play a critical role in shaping and scaling our global brand identity, ensuring consistency, clarity, and creativity across every customer and market-facing touchpoint. You will lead the Brand & Design team, managing two Senior Graphic Designers and a freelance Video Editor, while acting as the strategic and creative lead for visual storytelling within the marketing organization.
You are a seasoned creative leader who drives the visual representation of the IAS brand and encourages brand stewardship across the org. You bring structure and direction to fast-moving teams, are obsessed with quality, and understand how design supports business outcomes. You will partner closely with stakeholders across Marketing, Product, and Sales to bring campaigns, content, and digital experiences to life—positioning IAS as a global leader in media quality and ad tech innovation.
What you’ll get to do:
- Own and evolve IAS's global visual identity, ensuring a consistent and compelling brand experience across campaigns, digital channels, product marketing, and events.
- Lead creative direction and hands-on design for high-impact projects, translating complex business concepts into compelling visual stories across presentations, campaigns, and digital assets.
- Partner with Marketing, Sales, Product, and other cross-functional teams to develop creative solutions that support business priorities and drive engagement.
- Manage and develop creative talent, providing coaching, feedback, and direction while overseeing freelancers and external production partners.
- Oversee video and motion projects, guiding creative concepts and production in partnership with internal stakeholders and external specialists.
- Build and maintain scalable design systems, brand guidelines, templates, and workflows to improve creative consistency and efficiency.
- Manage creative priorities, timelines, and budgets, balancing quality and speed while continuously improving creative output.
You should apply if you have most of this experience:
- 7+ years of experience in brand design, graphic design, or creative direction, ideally within B2B technology, SaaS, advertising, or a related industry.
- A strong portfolio showcasing brand identity, integrated campaigns, digital design, and the ability to translate complex concepts into compelling visual narratives.
- A proven track record of balancing creative direction with hands-on design execution in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience managing and mentoring designers, as well as coordinating freelancers, agencies, and external creative partners.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, present creative recommendations, and navigate competing priorities.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills, with experience balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and budgets while maintaining high creative standards.
IAS Pay Transparency:
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location, and any additional locations are listed below. Our pay ranges are based on the work location. As part of IAS compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance (medical, dental, vision) as well as PPO, HSA and FSA options and 401k with employer matching contributions. All full-time employee roles include competitive compensation and are eligible for an annual bonus and/or other incentive plans. Each candidate’s compensation package is based on multiple factors, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need.
Primary Location:
US - Chicago, ILPrimary Location Base Pay Range:
AnnualAdditional Locations:
US - New York, NYAdditional Locations Pay Range:
102,900.00 - 176,400.00 USD AnnualAbout Integral Ad Science:
Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a leading global media measurement and optimization platform that delivers the industry’s most actionable data to drive superior results for the world’s largest advertisers, publishers, and media platforms. IAS’s software provides comprehensive and enriched data that ensures ads are seen by real people in safe and suitable environments, while improving return on ad spend for advertisers and yield for publishers. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality. For more information, visit integralads.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
IAS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to our diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age. We strongly encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.
California Applicant Pre-Collection Notice:
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment or engagement with IAS, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, commercial information, professional or employment or engagement information, non-public education records, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment or engagement. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at compliance@integralads.com.
Attention agency/3rd party recruiters: IAS does not accept any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles. If you are interested in becoming an IAS recruiting partner, please send an email introducing your company to recruitingagencies@integralads.com. We will get back to you if there's interest in a partnership.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in brand design manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of brand design experience with at least one year managing others
- Expert proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite for brand system development
- Demonstrated experience building or evolving visual identity systems across multiple channels
- Portfolio showing end-to-end brand work from strategy through execution
- Experience collaborating with marketing, product, and executive stakeholders on brand decisions
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related creative field
Tips for Your Brand Design Manager Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to brand systems
Hiring managers for brand design manager roles want to see end-to-end systems work, not just polished executions. Show how a visual identity scales across touchpoints, and annotate the decisions behind the work, not just the final output.
Highlight cross-functional leadership on your resume
Brand design managers are evaluated on how they direct teams and align stakeholders, not just design craft. Call out specific examples where you led creative reviews, managed direct reports, or partnered with marketing and product to ship brand work.
Filter openings by company growth stage
Brand design manager roles differ significantly between early-stage startups building identity from scratch and enterprises managing established brand governance. Know which environment fits your strengths and target openings that match the stage, not just the title.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists brand design manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a brand critique for the interview
Many brand design manager interviews include a critique or case study exercise. Practice analyzing a brand's visual system out loud, covering consistency, hierarchy, and strategic alignment, so you can demonstrate strategic thinking under real interview conditions.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify team size, budget ownership, and whether you'll have direct reports before accepting. Brand design manager roles vary widely in actual authority, and negotiating scope upfront prevents misalignment on what the job actually requires.
Brand Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most brand design managers?
Procter & Gamble, NIKE, and Ramp are hiring the most brand design managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the highest volume of openings include technology, consumer brands, and media.
How many brand design manager jobs are remote?
About 68% of brand design manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed creative leadership. Brand system and visual identity roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions tied to in-person campaign production or retail environments skew toward on-site work.
How do you become a brand design manager?
Start by building a portfolio that demonstrates end-to-end brand system work, not just individual design executions. Move into senior individual contributor roles where you own identity or campaign systems, then seek opportunities to lead junior designers or freelancers. Formal management experience, even on small teams, is what most employers look for before promoting to or hiring at the manager level.
How do you get hired as a brand design manager with little experience managing others?
Emphasize any informal leadership you've done, such as directing contract designers, leading creative reviews, or owning a brand project end-to-end without a manager above you. Many employers will consider strong senior designers who can show stakeholder management, clear creative direction, and a track of shipping brand work independently, even without a direct-report history.
What does the brand design manager interview process look like?
Most processes include a portfolio review where you walk through one or two brand projects in depth, a case study or creative brief exercise testing your strategic thinking, and a round of cross-functional interviews with marketing, product, or executive stakeholders. Final rounds often include a presentation to leadership evaluating how you communicate brand decisions and handle creative feedback.
Where can I find and apply to brand design manager jobs?
You can find and apply to brand design manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and goals, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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