Design Manager

Develop maintain and evolve Xes visual identity brand guidelines and design systems to ensure consistency and quality at every brand interaction Engage with senior leadership to present design strategies incorporate feedback and ensure alignment with business objectives and organizational priorities Use data user research and experimentation to validate design decisions and continuously refine the marketing design approach Balance creative ambition with commercial pragmatism ensuring design work contributes to Xes growth and profitability Drive innovation in marketing design continuously exploring new ideas tools and processes that push the brand forward Act as the primary design partner between Marketing Product and other cross-functional teams aligning stakeholders around a cohesive brand vision Define and champion the north star vision for Xes marketing design across consumer and corporate audiences globally Facilitate creative workshops and ideation sessions that foster experimentation research and continuous learning across teams Lead mentor and grow a team of direct reports cultivating a collaborative innovative and results-driven design culture Oversee all marketing design operations globally managing internal designers freelancers contractors and external creative agencies or studios Establish scalable workflows processes and standards that support a high volume of marketing design output without sacrificing quality of business objectives market dynamics and customer needs to craft design solutions that drive measurable value Solve complex high-impact business problems through strategic and innovative design thinking This position has 2-3 direct reports. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree or higher in Graphic Design Visual Communication / Visual Design Digital Design Graphic Arts Interaction Design (UI/UX) Multimedia Design or any related field of study and 2 Year(s) of experience in the job offered or in any related position(s) in which the required experience was gained. Qualified applicants must also have demonstrable proficiency skill experience and knowledge with the following: 1. Experience in a senior brand or marketing design role 2. Successful campaigns and brand systems across global or multi-market contexts 3. People management experience 4. Brand identity visual storytelling and design systems 5. Translating business strategy into compelling creative direction 6. Demonstrating how design decisions connect to commercial outcomes and communicating that connection to leadership 7. Presenting to and influencing senior executives 8. Simplifying complex ideas and navigating evolving requirements 9. Staying ahead of design trends emerging tools and industry best practices 10. Managing external creative partners agencies and freelancers No travel required. Hybrid work environment with work from home (WFH) benefit available. Must be in office at least 3 days per Information:Job Site: 1700 Broadway Suite 1800 Denver CO 80290 Salary: $125000 per yearBenefits: Employer offers standard medical dental 401k and long-term Resumes To: calls. be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.#LI-DNI