Brand Systems Manager

Ascension; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan (403(b))

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension, a leading nonprofit health system, seeks a senior graphic designer for remote work in the Creative Content and Brand team. You’ll shape brand touchpoints, manage scalable template systems (including Canva), and oversee production from concept to installation.

Fluency in print-ready workflow and strong leadership in design environments is expected. The role emphasizes high-impact environmental graphics, signage, and apparel, with opportunities to push AI-assisted workflows while

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on physical graphic design and prepress production experience.
• Portfolio of environmental graphics, signage, vehicle wraps, branded apparel, and scalable design templates.
• Expert-level command of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop for print-ready mechanicals; experience building enterprise Canva templates.

Responsibilities

• Design compelling, mission-driven physical brand touchpoints including apparel, environmental graphics, fleet wraps, and signage.
• Steward scalable brand systems and enterprise template libraries to empower teams to produce consistent communications quickly.
• Direct external print, fabrication, and merchandise partners end-to-end from file prep to proofs and installation.
• accelerate design-to-production lifecycle by using generative AI tools for mockups, multi-format versioning, and production workflows while protecting craft and brand compliance.
• Champion end-to-end quality control across physical touchpoints and resolve production bottlenecks.

Skills

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Brand systems

Canva

Education

High School diploma equivalency / 3 years experience OR Associate/Bachelor with 2 years OR 7 years experience

Tools

Canva

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Remote
• Department: Creative Content and Brand
• Schedule: Days | Full-time
• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Design compelling, mission-driven physical brand touchpointsâincluding branded apparel, environmental graphics, fleet wraps, and signageâthat build immediate recognition and trust for patients, visitors, and care teams.
• Steward scalable brand systems and enterprise template libraries (including Canva) to empower national and local teams to produce consistent, high-integrity communications quickly.
• Direct external print, fabrication, and merchandise partners from technical file prep through proofs and installation, guaranteeing color fidelity, material durability, and fiscal stewardship.
• Accelerate the design-to-production lifecycle by operationalizing generative AI tools for concept mockups, multi-format versioning, and routine production workflows while safeguarding original craft and brand compliance.
• Champion end-to-end quality control across physical touchpoints, resolving production bottlenecks and material constraints to ensure every installation reflects the highest creative standards.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s): None Required.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Work Experience

• 5 years of hands-on physical graphic design and prepress production experience: Demonstrated mastery of advanced print, merchandise, large-format, and environmental graphics productionâfrom concept through final prepress, color matching, proofing, and fabrication.
• A verified body of work showcasing real-world, completed applications in environmental graphics, signage, vehicle wraps, branded apparel, and scalable design template systems.
• Expert-level technical command of InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop for print-ready mechanicals, alongside proven experience building and governing enterprise templates in Canva.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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