Senior Communications Design Manager

Nava

. Develop Nava’s brand identity system across mediums and drive adoption across the company .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $126,000 - $143,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in brand identity development, visual design, and strategic brand management, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. Capable of collaborating effectively in a remote environment while managing detailed execution and broad objectives.

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Brand Strategy DevelopmentAdobe Creative Suite ExpertiseVisual Design ProficiencyCollaboration With Frontend DevelopersExperience In Brand Asset Management

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Hard Skills

Brand Identity DevelopmentVisual DesignTypographyLayoutGrid SystemsConcept DevelopmentBrand StrategyCompetitive AnalysisUser ResearchUser Testing

Soft Skills

Creative ThinkingStrategic ThinkingAnalytical ThinkingAttention To DetailMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Adobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe AcrobatGoogle DriveGoogle SlidesGoogle DocsGoogle SheetsFigma

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Brand ManagementDesign Firm ExperienceAd Agency ExperienceRemote Team CollaborationGovernment Contract Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop Nava’s brand identity system across mediums and drive adoption across the company
Manage brand assets including the brand mark, typography, style guides, illustrations, and photography
Manage external-facing brand materials such as G Suite templates, email signatures, LinkedIn headers, and recruiting materials
Manage brand strategy, including positioning, characteristics, audience segmentation, competitive research, and usage guidelines
Contribute to marketing strategy to increase Nava’s visibility, awareness, and preference
Support visual and communications design needs for project work
Develop and maintain internal brand processes
Design annual reports for digital and print, including competitive analysis, conceptualization, user research, user testing, and design
Contribute to experience design for events and create branded event and conference materials
Create decks, diagrams, and visual elements for Business Development and contract bids
Create branded templates and asset systems for the contract bid team
Brand internal employee trainings with People Operations
Collaborate with executives on all-hands presentation decks
Work with BizOps to develop company swag, internal swag-request processes, and quality control
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of design experience; branding, design firm, or ad agency experience strongly preferred
Strong foundation in visual design, typography, layout, grid systems, and concept development
Literacy in web-based and print-based design software and processes
Ability to collaborate closely with a Frontend Designer and a printer
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat
Advanced knowledge of Google Drive, including Slides, Docs, and Sheets
Advanced knowledge of Figma
Experience developing brand strategy and creating artifacts that communicate a company’s brand strategy
Experience working with frontend developers
Demonstrated creative, strategic, and analytical thinking
Ability to manage both broad objectives and detailed execution
Exceptional attention to detail, multitasking, initiative, and follow-through
Ability to communicate and work effectively in a remote/distributed team environment
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to meet other requirements for applicable government contracts
Work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future
May be subject to a government background check or security clearance depending on the contract
Must reside in one of the listed states and work from the contiguous United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
Vacation, holidays including Juneteenth, and floating holidays
12 paid federal holidays each year on top of regular PTO
Performance-based annual bonus when Nava meets its goals
Paid parental leave plus weekly meals delivered to your home
Wellness program with physical, mental, and emotional health resources and support tools
Virtual doctor visits with no copay, depending on available providers
Extended unpaid sabbatical leave after continuous service
401(k) match of 4% of salary
Remote-first environment with flexible scheduling
Company laptop and home office setup assistance via Staples
Monthly reimbursement for eligible home office utility expenses
Internal training programs and professional learning resources
LinkedIn Learning access and annual allowance for courses, tuition, and certifications
Referral bonus
Pre-tax commuter programs when applicable
Collaborative and remote-friendly team environment