Senior Manager, Brand Design

📋 Description

• Lead the evolution of the Underdog brand's visual identity, ensuring consistent and persuasive application across all channels.

• Drive the creative direction for campaigns, digital experiences, and branded content that embody the essence of being the "Fan's Best Friend."

• Partner with marketing and content teams to maintain high standards of craft and brand clarity in all creative outputs.

• Collaborate with Product, Promotion, and Growth teams to deliver impactful and cohesive experiences.

• Utilize audience research and campaign performance data to enhance design strategy and elevate standards continuously.

• Oversee agencies and creative partners with clear direction, feedback, and inspiration.

• Cultivate internal design talent and foster a culture of bold ideas and flawless execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading brand design or art direction in agency or in-house settings.

• Impressive portfolio showcasing category-defining work, particularly in sports, entertainment, or lifestyle.

• Demonstrated ability to shape unique brand identities and design systems that deliver measurable results.

• Extensive experience in integrated campaigns and cross-channel storytelling.

• Strong presentation skills and creative storytelling abilities with an executive presence.

• Expertise in balancing quality, speed, and scalability in a dynamic environment.

• Thrives in ambiguity, taking proactive and decisive actions to contribute to something exceptional.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited PTO for full-time employees (with exceptions before & during the NFL season)

• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave

• Home office stipend

• Virtual-first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce

• 5% 401k match, FSA, company-paid health, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents