Brand Design Manager, Executive Communications

Ibotta•Denver, CO

3d•$105,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ibotta is seeking a Brand Design Manager, Executive Communications to join their innovative team. This role involves managing designers and acting as a hands-on strategic partner to the C-suite, transforming complex information into visually powerful communications for various executive assets. The position requires a strong in-office presence for collaboration and includes on-call availability for critical business needs. This role is located in Denver, Colorado, and is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Candidates must live in the United States. A relocation bonus is offered for those not based in Denver.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in creating high-impact presentations for C-suite executives and senior leadership in a corporate environment.
At least 2 years in a people management or team lead capacity.
Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and inspire a small creative team while maintaining high personal standards of craft and output.
A detailed portfolio showcasing a range of sophisticated executive-level presentations, demonstrating exceptional design skills, storytelling ability, and data visualization expertise.
Ability to synthesize complex information and abstract concepts into clear, concise, and visually compelling narratives.
Mastery of Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides, including advanced features, template creation, and integration of multimedia elements.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) for creating custom graphics, layouts, and visual assets.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to build trust with senior executives and influence without authority.
Proven understanding of corporate branding, messaging, and visual storytelling principles.
Strong project and resource management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and team workloads simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and experience handling confidential information.
Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently while also leading a team with clarity and purpose.
Flexibility to work non-standard hours and be on-call as required by business needs.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Excel for data interpretation and chart creation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate directly with C-suite executives and senior leadership to understand their vision, communication objectives, and key messages for diverse audiences.
Act as a strategic thought partner to the executive team, providing expert guidance on storytelling, content structure, and visual communication strategy.
Translate strategic business goals into persuasive presentation narratives.
Oversee the design and production of high-quality, visually engaging presentations tailored to specific audiences and communication goals, often under tight deadlines — contributing hands-on as needed.
Guide the team in transforming raw content and data into sophisticated, professional, and on-brand slides, leveraging advanced Google Slides skills and design best practices.
Establish quality standards for data visualizations, infographics, and other visual elements.
Manage the team's project portfolio simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and meticulous attention to detail.
Ensure all executive assets strictly adhere to Ibotta's brand guidelines, maintaining consistency in visual style, tone, and messaging.
Champion visual excellence across the team, staying current on design trends, tools, and techniques.
Own the development and ongoing maintenance of executive presentation templates, style guides, and shared asset libraries.
Support the visual identity of executive-led initiatives across broader mediums.
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure executive environment, modeling adaptability and a calm, confident demeanor.
Be available for on-call support during critical periods or for urgent executive requests, including evenings or weekends when necessary.
Work predominantly in-office to ensure seamless collaboration, immediate support, and strong working relationships with the executive team.
Partner effectively with other departments to gather information and ensure alignment on presentation content and messaging.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with professional discretion.
Embrace and uphold Ibotta's Core Values: Integrity, Boldness, Ownership, Teamwork, Transparency, & A good idea can come from anywhere.