Manager, Brand and Creative

Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy whose core objective is to maximize opportunity and minimize injustice. We are dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. We invest in sustainable change, building it from the ground up based on research, deep thinking, and a strong foundation of evidence. We drive public conversation, craft policy, and inspire action through education and advocacy.

Position Overview

The Manager of Brand and Creative is responsible for developing graphic designs and creative assets that are cohesive with and enhance AV’s brand identity. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Manager will work closely with leaders and team members across the organization to align on priorities for creative deliverables, develop and manage the organization’s brand assets, and help manage outside vendor relationships and projects. This hands-on design role requires a deep understanding of brand compliance to help ensure cohesion across AV products and teams. The position will be based in our Washington, D.C. or New York offices.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Creative Director to develop and refine the overall brand strategy and execute visual concepts that align with AV's brand identity in support of the organization’s mission.

• Design multimedia creative for marketing materials, publications, infographics, presentations, social media, websites, and video/motion graphics.

• Track project progress from concept to completion, ensuring brand integrity is maintained in every deliverable.

• Provide internal clients with design support and guidance across AV portfolios and the organization’s brand following an in-house agency model.

• Conduct research and stay informed on the latest creative trends to help improve creative strategies and potentially incorporate enhancements into AV’s brand assets.

• Help to enforce brand guidelines and maintain consistency across communications channels and ensure adherence to brand standards by internal and external stakeholders.

• Help to manage relationships with any outside vendors supporting creative projects.

• Track and analyze the performance of creative assets where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in design, branding, marketing, advertising or other creative roles.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, graphic design, communications or a related field.

• Successful track record of building or maintaining brand identities and creating design assets.

• Skilled in print and digital design including Adobe Creative Suite, with experience in video and motion graphics.

• Experience in brand identity management and development.

• Exceptional strategy development, project management, and organizational skills

• High level of attention to detail.

• Experience in using Craft Content Management System or other CMS tools similar in functionality.

Work sample: Please submit a portfolio website or PDF showcasing a sample of your best, most relevant work.

The salary range for this position will be $100,000-$140,000.

Benefits Overview

Arnold Ventures is committed to providing a robust and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our current benefits package includes 100% paid employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; 20 days of paid time off, 16 paid holidays (including a winter break from December 24 to January 1), and a 9/80 schedule from Memorial Day to Labor Day; paid parental leave; a 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match, profit-share contribution, and immediate vesting; pre-tax transit benefits; a professional development stipend; a charitable giving stipend; and an employee assistance program.

Our Culture and Core Values

Our culture seeks to inspire and empower our people to innovate and develop bold ideas that will help Arnold Ventures achieve lasting impact. Our culture, and the core values that support it, should create an environment that spurs our team to think outside the box, feel comfortable pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and signal confidence in our team’s ability to make change happen through our philanthropic efforts. Although not an exhaustive list, below you’ll find examples of Arnold Ventures’ work culture.

• We are adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity.

• We are intellectually curious, open-minded, objective, humble, collegial, and receptive to feedback.

• We are action-oriented with strong self-direction and self-motivation skills with the ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects.

• We are able to interact confidently and collaboratively with team members and navigate relationships with external experts, government leaders, advocates, and individuals

Arnold Ventures’ values reflect who we are as an organization, help us accelerate our strategic goals, strengthen our resolve, anchor us to our mission, and guide our decision-making. The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following core values that inspire the Arnold Ventures team to make a difference.

• Respect for Ourselves & Others

• Audacious Action

• Collaborative Engagement

• Depth of Thought

• Clear Communication

Arnold Ventures is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military/veteran status, or any basis prohibited by applicable law.

Acknowledging the importance of diverse perspectives, Arnold Ventures is committed to employing individuals from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of experiences. Members of historically marginalized communities and candidates who have been impacted by the systems we are seeking to change are strongly encouraged to apply.