Senior Communications Design Manager

Nava PBC is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve technology modernization challenges. The company guides agencies constrained by legacy systems toward better digital products and services, using human-centered design and modern engineering practices. People — from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff — are at the heart of its work.
The role

Develop and maintain Nava's brand identity system across mediums, and drive its adoption across the company
Manage brand assets including the brand mark, typography, style guides, illustrations, and photography
Oversee all external-facing brand materials such as G Suite templates, email signatures, LinkedIn headers, and recruiting materials
Own Nava's comprehensive brand strategy, covering brand positioning, audience segmentation, competitive research, and identity usage guidelines
Contribute to marketing strategy to raise visibility and awareness of Nava
Design annual reports (such as the Public Benefit Report and DEI Report) for digital and print, including competitive analysis, concept development, user research, and user testing
Create decks, diagrams, and visual elements for the Business Development practice and contract bids, and build templates the bid team can use independently
Support experience design for external and internal events, including branded conference materials
Work with People Operations to brand internal employee trainings, and with executives on all-hands presentation decks
Collaborate with the BizOps team to develop company swag and related internal processes
What they are looking for

5 or more years of design experience, with a background in branding, a design firm, or an ad agency strongly preferred
A strong foundation in visual design, typography, layout, grid systems, and concept development
Literacy in both web-based and print-based design software and processes
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat), Google Drive (Slides, Docs, Sheets), and Figma
Experience developing brand strategy and creating artifacts that clearly communicate a company's brand essence
Experience working with frontend developers
A track record of earning trust through sound creative, strategic, and analytical thinking
Exceptional attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and strong follow-through
Ability to work effectively in a remote and distributed team environment
Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
Desirable: experience in UX research and design, project management, and art direction including commissioning illustration and photography
Working arrangements

This is a fully remote role, open to candidates residing in one of the following US states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin. The role requires working from the contiguous United States, and visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Pay and benefits

The salary range is $126,000 - $143,100 USD. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost; vacation, 12 paid federal holidays, and floating holidays; a performance-based annual bonus; paid parental leave with weekly meal delivery; a wellness platform; virtual doctor visits; sabbatical leave after continuous service; 4% 401(k) match; home office setup assistance and monthly utility reimbursement; LinkedIn Learning access and an annual allowance for courses, tuition, and certifications; and a referral bonus program.

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