Brand Design Manager

Suffolk Construction•Boston, MA

42d•$100,000 - $141,000

About The Position

Suffolk is seeking a dynamic and proactive Brand Design Manager to join our Corporate Marketing team and serve as a brand ambassador and project manager to enhance and represent our brand presence across all regional offices and jobsites. As a national construction company with 15 offices (and growing) and more than 150 active projects, maintaining visual and cultural consistency of our brand is essential to our culture, brand, and operations. Suffolk’s brand comes to life through thoughtfully designed environmental elements—interior and exterior signage, posters, framed photography, jobsite scrim, digital displays, wall decals, paint, exhibit installations, etc.—concepted and created by our in-house corporate marketing team. We take immense pride in the look and feel of our spaces, continuously refining and elevating them to reflect our identity and the direction of our company. The Brand Design Manager will travel extensively to Suffolk offices and jobsites to gather insights, document existing conditions, identify opportunities for brand presence, understand unique setups and culture as well as client sensitivities, and ensure consistent branding and environmental experiences. This individual will collaborate with Corporate Marketing, Corporate Real Estate, and local office and project teams to support and execute brand activation projects. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of experience in brand strategy, marketing, creative, interior design, space planning, and project management. If you are passionate about design, branding, and creating meaningful workplace and jobsite experiences, we invite you to apply and help us bring Suffolk’s brand to life in impactful ways across the country.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Project Management, Facilities, or related field
3+ years of experience in brand, design, or marketing roles, ideally with field or internal engagement components
Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively to various offices and jobsites (75% travel required)
Understanding of brand identity, environmental marketing, graphic/interior design, and space planning
Comfortable in both corporate and construction environments; able to navigate jobsites safely and professionally
Working knowledge of space planning and interior architecture, including the ability to read floor plans and elevations, document site conditions, and take accurate field measurements
General understanding of design to support branded materials and spatial branding initiatives
Proficiency with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft Office, and basic CAD or layout software is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Project Management, Facilities, or related field
3-5 years of experience in brand, design, or marketing roles, ideally with field or internal engagement components
Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively to various offices and jobsites (75% travel required)
Understanding of brand identity, environmental marketing, graphic/interior design, and space planning
Comfortable in both corporate and construction environments; able to navigate jobsites safely and professionally
Working knowledge of space planning and interior architecture, including the ability to read floor plans and elevations, document site conditions, and take accurate field measurements
General understanding of design to support branded materials and spatial branding initiatives
Proficiency with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft Office, and basic CAD or layout software is a plus

Responsibilities

Travel frequently to Suffolk’s regional offices and jobsites nationwide to assess, document, implement, elevate, and upkeep brand presence and environmental experiences
Engage with local office and project leads to coordinate site visits, navigate jobsite environments/requirements/limitations (clients, NDAs, etc.), and communicate branding initiatives
Serve as a “boots on the ground” champion for brand identity and standards in our physical spaces - ensuring alignment with brand standards while tailoring the experience to the unique culture and setup of each office or jobsite
Collaborate with Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Marketing, and local teams to plan and execute branding initiatives, bringing design insight and brand awareness; knowledge of our physical spaces and existing conditions; and understanding of basic design, production and installation processes
Document existing conditions through photos, plans, and elevations; develop visual aids, mockups, and SOPs to support project planning and implementation
Identify strategic placement opportunities for brand applications based on understanding and familiarity with our offices and jobsite layouts
Provide regular insights and reporting on brand conditions and project outcomes, including recommendations for improvement and creative enhancement
Understand, utilize and update Suffolk’s branded “kit of parts” to ensure consistent and scalable implementation across different environments
Contribute to a centralized “source of truth” repository for all brand elements and physical branding documentation across Suffolk’s portfolio
Work closely with Corporate Marketing and Corporate Real Estate on the design, sourcing, production, and installation processes
Project manage the creation and implementation of brand assets such as posters, signage, digital screens, and scrim as needed