We are looking for an experienced Sr. Design Manager to lead our Brand Creative team. In this people management role, you will shape the creative vision and drive the Gong brand forward across all mediums. You will directly manage and mentor a talented team of 2 designers and 1 videographer, while also overseeing our external design and animation contractors and managing key agency relationships.
Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor the Brand Creative team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
- Set and communicate a strategic creative vision that aligns with overarching business goals and brand identity.
- Ensure exceptional quality and brand alignment across all team deliverables, from digital assets to high‑impact presentations.
- Oversee the adoption and optimization of design systems, project management tools, and creative processes to ensure long‑term scalability and efficiency.
- Coordinate and lead large, multi‑step cross‑functional initiatives, managing complex priorities effectively across the organization.
- Partner with Sr. Creative Director to advocate for design initiatives and align creative solutions with senior leadership objectives.
- Analyze and leverage business metrics and data‑driven insights to guide design decisions and optimize team performance.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in design with at least 2 years in a people management or design leadership role, ideally in a fast‑paced B2B SaaS environment.
- Strong ability to mentor junior team members and provide constructive, actionable feedback.
- Experience managing external vendors, contractors, and agency relationships and holding them to a high bar.
- Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams, set expectations clearly, and keep cross‑functional partners aligned.
- Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, both visually and verbally.
- Exceptional storytelling ability through visual design.
- Experience with animation tools such as After Effects or similar software.
Perks & Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans designed to fit you and your family’s needs.
- Wellbeing Fund – flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.
- Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.
- 401(k) program to help you invest in your future.
- Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.
- Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
- Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
- Company‑wide recharge days each quarter.
- Work‑from‑home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.
Annual salary range: $138,000 – $210,000 USD (base). Compensation may include incentive, bonus, equity, and benefits. Amount may vary by location.
Location: San Francisco.
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