Graphic Design & Brand Manager

Consigli Construction Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Consigli Construction Co. seeks a Graphic Design & Brand Manager to lead the company’s visual identity across proposals, marketing materials, internal communications, and digital platforms.

This player-coach role blends hands-on design (about 40%) with team leadership (about 60%) to drive brand excellence. Collaborating with the Creative Director, you’ll establish long-term department goals, ensure consistent branding across initiatives, and develop design systems so non-designers can create

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of graphic design and brand management experience in related industries.
• Proven experience leading and developing a design team.
• Strong portfolio showing brand strategy and applied design work.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.
• Experience using Ceros or similar interactive platforms.
• Experience designing for print and digital media.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of designers with priority setting and performance reviews.
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines across proposals, signage, digital platforms, and print.
• Refine design standards and review processes for high-quality output.
• Manage workflow and capacity across concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Direct design and production of marketing collateral and case studies.
• Oversee visual content for website, social media, and internal comms.
• Manage relationships with printers and software partners.
• Ensure brand consistency across regional offices and sites.
• Develop templates and design systems enabling non-designers to produce brand-compliant materials.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communications

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Ceros

Job description

Job Title: Graphic Design & Brand Manager

Employment Type:Full-Time

Division:Marketing

Department:Creative

Reports to:Creative Director

Supervisory Duties: No

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000

Job Description

The Graphic Design & Brand Manager leads the visual identity and brand consistency of the company across project marketing materials, proposals, internal communications, and digital platforms. This role serves as a player-coach (approximately 40% hands-on design / 60% team leadership), managing both the design team and the overall design function.

Responsible for team development, workload prioritization, capacity planning, scheduling, processes, and design tools, the Graphic Design & Brand Manager partners closely with the Creative Director to establish long-term department goals and ensure the Consigli brand is expressed consistently and effectively across all strategic initiatives. This position combines brand strategy, creative leadership, and hands-on design execution, overseeing a team of designers while contributing to high-priority projects.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of designers, including assigning work, setting priorities, providing feedback, and conducting performance reviews.
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines across all touchpoints, including proposals, signage, digital platforms, print materials, and apparel.
• Refine design standards, quality control measures, and review processes to ensure consistent, high-quality output.
• Manage workflow and team capacity across multiple concurrent projects and competing deadlines.
• Direct the design and production of marketing collateral, including project case studies, presentations, brochures, signage, and business development pursuit materials.
• Oversee visual content for the website, digital platforms (Ceros, Mailchimp, etc.), social media, and internal communications.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including printers, signage providers, and software partners.
• Ensure brand consistency across regional offices, project sites, and company communications.
• Develop templates and design systems that enable non-designers to create brand-compliant materials.

Key Skills

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple deadlines across departments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with executives, business development leaders, and internal stakeholders.

Required Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in graphic design and brand management, ideally within the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction), real estate, or B2B industries.
• Proven experience leading and developing a team of designers, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both brand strategy, brand systems, and applied design work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Ceros or similar interactive design platforms, or the ability to learn quickly.
• Experience designing for both print and digital media, including large-format signage and environmental graphics.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.