The role: 

The Sr. Manager, Brand Design will play an integral role as part of our Marketing organization by providing brand and creative guidance cross functionally throughout Newsela. Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing Communications and Public Affairs, you will provide creative direction by ideating and creating marketing campaign creative wrappers. You will manage a team of 3 designers and their work across various disciplines, while also operating as a senior creative contributor when needed to create documents, illustrations, website designs, etc. You will work cross functionally partnering closely with Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and Product Design.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Joining our growing Marketing team, you’ll have the opportunity to join a fast-paced environment that challenges your creative skills while helping other creatives grow
• You’ll have the opportunity to grow, particularly in building out creative concepting portfolios that span events, digital media, and brand/sub-brand work
• You’ll have a deep and direct impact on the public appearance of Newsela and it's brands. Your work is seen and felt by all current and prospective Newsela users

Why you’re a great fit:. 

• You have 8+ years of experience with at least 2 years managing a team 
• You are able to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment
• You have a strong eye for design and a robust design skill
• You have experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), Figma, and Google Suite
• You have experience with design operations planning
• Bonus if you have experience in the tech space or edtech space 

Why you’ll love working at Newsela:

• Health & Wellness: Access to the world’s leading medical experts for healthcare (pets included!). Discounts and resources to stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
• Work From Home: Almost all of our roles are fully remote - tech stipend included!
• Supporting ALL Families: Supplemental programs and time off to take care of your family and yourself.
• Time Off: Flexible PTO to recharge, including Sabbatical Leave 
• Professional Development: Annual stipends for continued learning and education 
• Make A Difference: No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.

Base compensation range: $115,000 - $125,000. Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits. This compensation range may be adjusted based on actual experience.