Manager, Brand Experience

KeHE Distributors, LLC•Naperville, IL

About The Position

The Brand Experience Manager leads the development and execution of brand experiences across trade shows, events, digital, print, photography, and video. The role translates brand and marketing strategies into compelling visual storytelling while maintaining creative excellence and consistency with brand standards. It oversees experiential design, photography, videography, and production from concept through execution, and identifies ways to use Agentic AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, automate processes, and improve operational efficiency. The position also leads a team and supports KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications or a related field.
At least 4 years of graphic design experience, with a strong focus on trade shows, events, or environmental design.
At least 1 year of experience leading and managing a team.
Proven experience designing large-scale graphics, such as booths, signage, wayfinding, and environmental branding.
Strong knowledge of photography and videography techniques, including lighting, composition, camera operation, and post-production.
Extensive knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to evaluate and leverage emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools and automation, to improve creative workflows, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Excellent creative and innovative skills, strong attention to accuracy and detail, and a sense of urgency.
Effective oral and written communication skills with people at all organizational levels.
Ability to manage multiple tasks under conflicting time pressures and work effectively as part of a team.
Effective listening skills and ability to provide a team with feedback, guidance, and leadership.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends.

Responsibilities

Maintain, evolve, and implement KeHE’s visual brand identity consistently across channels and touchpoints.
Manage integrated brand experiences across print, digital, environmental design, photography, and video.
Translate brand strategy into visual storytelling across static and motion-based media.
Lead concept development and execution for integrated creative campaigns across digital, print, social, and events.
Manage multiple event projects and ensure timelines and deadlines are met.
Identify and implement opportunities to use Agentic AI and emerging technologies to automate repetitive tasks, streamline creative workflows, and improve operational efficiency.
Coordinate with marketing, sales, category management, and events teams to align objectives, messaging, and deliverables.
Oversee video content production, including storyboarding, on-site capture, editing, and final delivery.
Edit and produce photo and video assets for marketing, social, advertising, and internal communications.
Manage post-production workflows, including editing, color correction, motion graphics, and final output formatting.
Translate marketing objectives into physical and spatial design solutions, including booth and large structural designs.
Manage brand and trade show asset organization, version control, and accessibility.
Prepare production-ready files for large-format print and fabrication.
Partner with vendors, printers, and fabricators to ensure designs are accurately executed.
Provide on-site support at key events, including setup guidance, quality checks, photography, and video capture.
Lead and manage a team to meet business objectives.
Perform other assigned duties and projects.