Senior Manager, Creative Director

MongoDB

. Lead and develop the Brand Creative design team .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $123,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading creative teams and developing brand strategies through scalable visual systems across various media. Proficient in managing cross-functional projects, applying AI tools in creative workflows, and effectively communicating design concepts to diverse stakeholders.

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Creative DirectionBrand Design SystemsEvent Design ManagementAdobe Creative SuiteFigma Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Design ExperienceVisual StorytellingTypography FrameworksIconography DevelopmentLayout DesignBrand Guidelines MaintenanceAI Tools ApplicationCreative Concept DevelopmentCampaign ManagementEnvironmental Design

Soft Skills

Coaching and MentoringCollaborationStakeholder InfluenceCommunication SkillsFeedback Provision

Tools & Technologies

Adobe SystemsFigmaBrand LibrariesPresentation TemplatesCreative Workflows

Certifications & Qualifications

BFA in DesignMA/MS in Design

Industry Keywords

B2BTechnologySaaSBrand CampaignsCreative Direction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop the Brand Creative design team
Set priorities, define roles and performance standards, coach and grow designers, provide feedback, and build a culture of experimentation and collaboration
Set creative direction for high-impact brand campaigns and initiatives
Translate brand strategy into scalable visual systems across print, digital, motion, and environmental applications
Translate complex technical products into clear, relevant, and compelling stories
Own and evolve typography, iconography, logo, color, and layout frameworks
Maintain the brand library, presentation templates, icons, and brand guidelines
Identify and implement AI tools across creative workflows while enforcing company guardrails
Direct creative for large-scale events and environmental design from concept through delivery
Extend campaigns and events into platform-native social content
Contribute hands-on to concepts and key deliverables
Create brand templates, documentation, and guidance for internal teams and external partners
Collaborate with Events, Social, Web, Customer Marketing, Product, Employee Experience, and Corporate Communications
Manage agencies, contractors, animation, and illustration disciplines
Prioritize requests, manage timelines and budgets, and identify resourcing risks
Present creative concepts and rationale to senior stakeholders and explain design decisions to creative and non-creative audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

BFA or MA/MS in design, art and design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
8+ years of design experience
Ideally 2+ years managing and developing designers
Portfolio showing event design, campaigns, layout, design systems, visual storytelling, and creative direction
Experience building and operationalizing brand and design systems, ideally for B2B, technology, or SaaS brands
Experience directing environmental and event design for large-scale brand moments
Advanced knowledge of Adobe and Figma systems, libraries, and scalable brand documentation
Hands-on experience applying AI and generative tools to creative workflows and leading a team to adopt them
Experience managing agencies, contractors, and cross-functional creative projects within timelines and budgets
Ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions and seniority levels
Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting creative rationale to non-creative audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Employee stock purchase program
Flexible paid time off
20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave
Fertility and adoption assistance
401(k) plan
Mental health counseling
Transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage
Health benefits offerings
Employee affinity groups
Necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within the application and interview process